Genetic analysis confirms that the Italian sparrow is a distinct third species of this group of common birds, say scientists.

Chinese scientists clone Zhu Jianqiang, a castrated pig which became a hero after surviving the devastating 2008 Sichuan earthquake, a report says.

Scotland is in danger of losing its place at the forefront of research into wave and tidal energy because of high connection charges, it is warned.

People with schizophrenia are six times more likely to develop epilepsy, says a study from Taiwan, which found a strong relationship between the two diseases.

Leading UK polar scientists say the Times Atlas of the World was wrong to assert that it has had to re-draw its map of Greenland due to climate change.

Salmon can sense predators because they can tell whether they have eaten salmon before, according to Swansea University research.

A laser beam that makes molecules vibrate could help detect improvised explosive devises, say scientists.