A gene that increases a rice plant's resistance to floods also boosts its ability to recover from droughts, a study shows.

The US space agency's (Nasa) attempt to launch its latest Earth observation mission ends in failure after the launch rocket failed to release its payload.

Scientists have established how the largest bone-cracking carnivore to have ever lived went about its business.

A controversial project to build a huge dam in Brazil's Amazon rainforest is approved by a court, overturning an earlier ruling.

Studies of artefacts on islands off California exhibit differing hunting technologies and foods compared to inland cultures, researchers say.

The European Commission will not urge nations to set tougher climate targets despite suggestions it would be cost-effective, leaked documents shows.

Orcas avoid scaring their prey by hunting in 'stealth mode'