Observations from Europe's new Goce gravity mapping satellite allow scientists to plot ocean currents from space with unprecedented precision.

The full impact of an alien species on an area's habitat may not come to light until decades after its intentional introduction, a report warns.

The UN General Assembly endorses the establishment of an expert panel to advise governments on science and policy issues relating to biodiversity.

Dust mites "swarm" around houses, migrating as a group in search of moisture, according to a new study.

Genetic research claims to have resolved a long-standing issue by showing that African bush and forest elephants are distinct species.