Science and attitudes behind eco-housing project success

People have reported seeing what was thought to be a meteor in the night sky in parts of England and Wales.

WWF says that elephants have been killed by poachers at the Dzanga-Ndoki national park in the Central African Republic.

World leaders must "act now" to protect the rainforests or risk the Earth becoming a dying a patient, the Prince of Wales has warned.

Surprising results of elevated levels of lead in US rice imports have been cast into doubt by follow-up studies and checks of the equipment initially used.

A tonne of volcanic ash is flown from Iceland to Luton airport in readiness for a "unique experiment" to test an aircraft early warning system.

A new generation of anti-venom vaccines based on synthetic proteins could save thousands of lives a year, say Brazilian scientists.

Remembering one of the largest earthquakes in human history

The great dinosaur stampede that never was?

Scientists at Chester Zoo say they have increased the reproductive success of their critically endangered black rhinos - by analysing the animals' dung.

Mars rover will return to a compelling story

The EU and China are shaping up for their biggest trade battle yet, in a row over solar panel production and pricing.

Prof Stephen Hawking has pulled out of a high-profile Israeli conference, in support of an academic boycott of the country.

Japanese researchers unveil two robots that tell users if their breath stinks or if their feet reek, highlighting advances in electronic nose tech.

Firms in Sweden have sold about 200 tonnes of Baltic salmon in Europe despite an EU ban targeting toxic chemicals in fish.

A poisonous moth caterpillar is on the increase in some parts of the UK, having been found in South London and Berkshire.

Scientists have announced the discovery of a new species of bone-headed dinosaur, which is the oldest in North America, and possibly the world.

The greater wax moth is capable of hearing the highest recorded frequency of any animal in the natural world, researchers find.

Can birdsong make you open a bank account?

A camera set up to capture images of Scottish wildcats in Sutherland has photographed a bird species rarely seen in Scotland.