Astronomers observe a black hole shredding a star and sending a powerful beam of energy towards Earth.

The head of the US' biggest particle physics lab has appointed an expert committee to establish whether or not a new, unanticipated particle has been detected.

The remains of a permanent settlement which could date back to the Iron Age is uncovered on a remote island

Art historians have turned to the science of the space age to probe the secrets of a major set of renaissance tombs.

Magpies recognise and "scold" humans who they think pose a threat to their nests, scientists find.

Survey gets underway in UK to assess nation's endangered dormouse population

Researchers plan to sequence 5,000 insect genomes in the fight against insect-borne diseases and crop damage.

Opponents to windfarm plans for mid Wales welcome a Welsh Government announcement to limit developments.