Europe's Galileo sat-nav system takes shape

Images of the deepest living fish spotted in the southern seas.

Male Dawson's bees are filmed in deadly combat over females.

The key to preserving old, treasured books is contained in the compounds that produce their smell, say scientists.

The key to preserving old, treasured books is contained in the compounds that produce their smell, say scientists.

The last year has seen a big increase in illegal ivory trade.

Astronomers show that Sun-like stars with orbiting planets tend to be depleted in the element lithium.

Astronomers tell the journal Nature that Sun-like stars with orbiting planets tend to be depleted in the element lithium.

Ex-astronaut gets probation for attack on love rival

How the Marine Bill could affect one area in Dorset

How the Marine Bill could affect one area in Dorset

The DNA of most innocent people arrested in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will not be kept for more than six years, the Home Office says.

Poor nutrition is still causing major problems in the developing world - despite some progress being made.

Poor countries vulnerable to climate change plot a low-carbon future and challenge richer states to match them.

The Marine Bill, which will pave the way for creation of marine conservation zones, is set to become law.

A crab species survives by eating sunken wood and shipwrecks.

A giant "digital cloud" that would "float" above London's skyline is outlined by an international team of architects and designers.

A giant "digital cloud" that would "float" above London's skyline is outlined by an international team of architects and designers.

Vulnerable species found in the UK's coastal waters

An anti-toxin that protects against ricin poisoning is to move into production for the first time, after eight years of research.