Hundreds of ancient sites found due to dry weather
2010-08-30 03:01:30
Hundreds of ancient sites have been discovered by aerial surveys, thanks to a dry start to the summer.

Dry weather reveals archaeology
2010-08-30 03:01:30
Hundreds of ancient sites have been discovered by aerial surveys, thanks to a dry start to the summer.

Fears for wildlife in UK waters
2010-08-30 02:48:51
Over-fishing has left many seas around the UK in a state of decline, raising fears for many types of fish and other wildlife in coastal areas.

UN climate body probe report due
2010-08-29 23:31:11
An international review of the 'processes and procedures' used by the UN's climate science panel is set to deliver its report on Monday.

NGOs warn of 'toxic' whale meat
2010-08-27 23:16:08
A coalition of 10 NGOs urges the International Whaling Commission to persuade the World Health Organization to act over fears about eating whale meat.

Double strike 'killed dinosaurs'
2010-08-27 12:36:42
The dinosaurs were wiped out by at least two meteorite impacts rather than a single strike, say scientists.

Double space impact 'killed dinosaurs'
2010-08-27 12:36:42
The dinosaurs were wiped out by at least two space impacts rather than a single strike, say scientists.

Borneo's got talent - copycat octopus impersonates fish
2010-08-27 11:29:42
DNA study of the Indonesian mimic octopus reveals how its ability to impersonate other sea life evolved.

Borneo's got talent - octopus impersonates fish
2010-08-27 11:29:42
DNA study of the Indonesian mimic octopus reveals how its ability to impersonate other sea life evolved.

Copycat octopus impersonates fish
2010-08-27 11:29:42
DNA study of the Indonesian mimic octopus reveals how its ability to impersonate other sea life evolved.

Early humans blamed for cave bears demise
2010-08-27 06:24:23
Early humans drove Ice Age bears to extinction by occupying their caves, scientists claim

Humans caused cave bear demise
2010-08-27 06:24:23
Early humans drove Ice Age bears to extinction by occupying their caves, scientists claim

Space crystals
2010-08-27 06:15:43
Space station could be used to grow a new kind of crystal

Plants send SOS signal to insects
2010-08-27 05:31:37
Plants are able to summon insects to their aid to avoid being eaten by caterpillars, scientists discover.

Wheat genome 'huge challenge'
2010-08-27 02:23:36
Professor Mike Bevan: 'The genome sequence does provide a foundation for an increase in the amount of genetic engineering in wheat'

Lower Ninth five years after Katrina
2010-08-26 19:58:32
The Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans was hit particularly hard during Hurricane Katrina. The BBC's Andy Gallacher met with some of those still struggling to recover their community.

Wheat genome boost to food supply
2010-08-26 19:25:18
The draft sequences of the wheat genome released by UK scientists may prove to be a vital contribution to the efforts of securing global food supply.

Breeding hope
2010-08-26 19:16:00
Researchers hope to help protect one of the UK's rarest birds

Tiger cub 'found in stuffed toys'
2010-08-26 16:41:58
A two-month-old tiger cub is found sedated and hidden among stuffed toys in a woman's luggage at Bangkok's international airport.

Particle detector heads for launch
2010-08-26 16:05:52
The .5bn Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer arrives in Florida to make it ready for launch to the space station.