Rosalind Franklin: Mars rover control centre opens

Day-to-day operation of the Rosalind Franklin Mars rover will be run out of a facility in…

Inmarsat lays big satellite order with Airbus

The London-based satellite operator announces a major expansion of its telecommunications network. Click here…

Climate change link to puffin deaths

Climate change played a role in the deaths of thousands of puffins in Alaska, according to…

Ministers told back up science vision or risk UK stagnation

£20bn boost is needed to achieve the government’s vision of a science-led economy, according to a…

Malaysia orders tonnes of imported waste to be returned

The country’s government says it has become a dumping ground for wealthier nations. Click…

Last male Sumatran rhino in Malaysia dies

The future of the critically endangered Sumatran rhino has been struck a blow, with the death…

Everest deaths: Four reasons why this climbing season went wrong

Overcrowding is blamed for an increase in deaths on the world’s highest peak, but other factors…

Study: Millions lack access to green spaces

Millions of people in Great Britain live more than a 10-minute walk away from their nearest…

Photographer 'overwhelmed' by response to bald eagle picture

Steve Biro snapped the picture of ‘Bruce’ the bald eagle at a raptor conservation centre in…

Bug hunt: Volunteers needed to spot insect's 'spittle'

Scientists want thousands of volunteers to help record sightings of “spittle” and spittlebugs across the UK. …