Science Update
Can a cooker help save the rainforest?
The solar-powered cooker that uses an alternative to charcoal.
Ian Kiernan: The man who wanted to clean up the world
Ian Kiernan's iconic anti-litter campaign, begun in Australia in the 1980s, became a global success.
A long walk: New insight into history of dogs and humans
A study of ancient dog DNA shows man's best friend has been at our side for at least 9,000 years.
Gazing monkeys image wins top wildlife photo award
Two snub-nosed monkeys sitting on a stone is the top shot at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018.
US senator Elizabeth Warren faces backlash after indigenous DNA claim
President Donald Trump goes on the attack after the Cherokee nation dismisses Elizabeth Warren's claim.
Herefordshire firm launches biodegradable crisp packet
The manufacturer says the bags once disposed have a six-month lifespan.
Pompeii: Vesuvius eruption may have been later than thought
Mount Vesuvius erupted on 24 August, 79 AD - or at least, that's what historians thought until now.
The 'ugly duckling' fossil from the deep
Meet the baby reptile that is shedding new light on the giants that lived at the time of T. rex.
Unique insight
The physical effects of being in space offer a unique insight into how our bodies work on Earth.
Crisp climate
Ships are the lifeblood of global trade, but their fuel is highly polluting. What's the answer?
Would you eat slaughter-free meat?
There's a looming crisis over the world's appetite for meat. This chicken nugget may be the answer.
Chicken nuggets grown in a lab
Can chicken nuggets grown in a lab actually taste like... well... chicken? A taste test on lab-grown meat.
Supersonic Bloodhound hits cash roadblock
The project to race a car at more than 1,000mph runs into a financial roadblock, with the company behind the venture going into administration.
Fracking starts at landmark Lancashire site
It is first time fracking has occurred in the UK since it was linked to earthquakes in 2011.
Buckethead the bear cub's head freed from jar after three days
Rangers in Maryland help "Buckethead", three days after it is spotted with a plastic jar on its head.
Trump: Climate change scientists have 'political agenda'
The US president says he accepts the climate is changing but does not want to "lose millions of jobs".
Bloodhound 1,000mph car goes into administration
The UK-led supersonic car project runs into a major funding roadblock that could stall it for good.
New Zealand votes tipsy pigeon bird of the year
A love for fermented fruit means the kereru can get tipsy at times, falling out of trees.
UK steps towards zero-carbon economy
Ministers are responding to scientists' climate challenge. But are they doing enough so far?
Is meat's climate impact too hot for politicians?
Climate scientists say we must eat less meat but the UK government will not sell that message.