Midges blown from northern Europe could spread a serious virus across farms in England, experts warn.
New research links algal blooming at England's largest lake with increased visitor numbers
It’s the first time a medieval animal has been identified as a host for the disease.
Activists argued that the plan for cutting emissions would not meet the UK's climate targets.
It is the first time a creature in the wild has been seen using a medicinal plant to treat a wound.
Scientists build a 3D model of one of our evolutionary cousins from the pieces of a shattered skull.
A first-of-its-kind study shows conservation is worth investing in, researchers say.
Nancy Gonzalez recruited relatives to smuggle purses made of illicit python and caiman into the US.
The European Space Agency's latest intake of astronauts complete their basic training.
Agencies and scientists from around the world head to the UK to share space-exploration techniques.
The US space agency is seeking a cheaper, faster solution to bring Martian rocks to Earth for study.
The renowned scientist came up with revolutionary ideas in the 1960s, sparking a 50-year search for evidence.
"We are not made to sit in a rocking chair and knit," said one of the older Swiss women who won.
Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.
The US government has asked Nasa to develop a way to keep track of time on the Moon.
It's the ninth month of global temperature records in a row, driven by climate change and El Niño.
Ammonia is essential for fertiliser production but producing it is carbon intensive.
The ECT allowed fossil-fuel companies to sue governments for billions in compensation for lost profits.
The last 12 months were the hottest on record, temporarily sending the world past a deeply symbolic mark.