A technique that unlocks natural gas from underground rocks increases the risk of nearby drinking water becoming contaminated, a study suggests.

A prototype flexible smart phone made of electronic paper has been created by Canadian researchers.

A group of landowners call on the new Scottish government to allow them to kill some birds of prey to protect game birds.

The length of a person's fingers could reveal their risk of motor neurone disease, according to a study.

Vince Cable has clashed with Lib Dem colleague Chris Huhne over plans to slash UK carbon emissions, the BBC understands.

Canada's Quebec province unveils a plan to open up its northern region for the exploration of minerals and energy projects.

The recipient of America's first full face transplant says his newly regained sense of smell is among the top benefits of the surgery.

The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant asks the government for help compensating victims of the crisis.