Science Update
Parker Solar Probe: Nasa's daring mission to unlock Sun's mysteries
The US space agency is all set to launch one of the boldest missions in its history.
Rise in wolf attacks alarms Dutch sheep farmers
After one wolf killed 26 sheep Dutch farmers worry about installing costly electric fencing.
Coral reefs 'weathered dinosaur extinction'
Researchers have found that the algae living in coral reefs may have evolved 160 million years ago.
Primate speech: How some species are 'wired' for talk
Primate brain study reveals a "wiring" key to our ability to talk.
Organic solar cells set 'remarkable' energy record
Cheap, flexible solar panels could become a reality as organics achieve the same power efficiency as silicon.
Killer whale still carrying dead baby after 16 days
A mother whale is still carrying her baby's body more than two weeks after it died.
The unpleasant reason men navigate better than women
Scientists show innate ability is not the explanation for men navigating better than women.
Elusive nightjar back at RSPB Sandy reserve
A pair have been spotted breeding at the Bedfordshire site for the first time in 45 years.
Beastie joys: Photographer's love of Scottish bug life
A woman passionate about insects and photography shares images of some of Scotland's colourful bug life.
Parker Solar Probe: How Nasa is trying to 'touch' the Sun
Nasa's Parker Solar Probe will get closer to our star than any other in history.
Online dating: Aim high, keep it brief, be patient
Researchers say that contacting people "out of your league", can be a successful online dating strategy.
Why stealthy viruses are making you ill
Newly discovered trick used by viruses makes them more dangerous.
Hailstorm kills two animals and injures 14 people at a zoo in Colorado
Two animals died and 14 people were injured after hailstones reported to be the size of baseballs hit a zoo in Colorado.
Summer's extreme weather captured
The last month has seen deadly wildfires, monsoon rains and droughts hit several countries.
Artist's paper cup pyramid highlights waste problem
After walking past bags of rubbish in Oxford, artist Simon Mandarino decided to illustrate the issue in a rather more visual way.
Climate change: 'Hothouse Earth' risks even if CO₂ emissions slashed
Researchers warn that even limited climate warming could trigger conditions not seen in a million years.
It'll be toasty
When the Bloodhound supersonic car attempts to break the land speed record, managing heat around the vehicle is going to be important.
Rush to dam
Developing economies around the world are investing in hydropower.
Plastic food pots and trays are often unrecyclable, say councils
The majority of plastic containers used for yogurts, ice cream, ready meals and fruit end up in landfill.
Meet Nasa's commercial flight astronauts
They will be aboard the first US flights to the International Space Station since the shuttle programme ended.