Evidence is emerging of unregulated and probably illegal fishing for the lucrative and endangered bluefin tuna in Libyan waters this year, with EU vessels suspected.

Trials to reduce the amount of discards in the fishing industry could be expanded as the government says initial results show they are working.

Light is a promising tool in the fight against cancer, say researchers in the US.

A team of scientists are set to begin a six-week mission to explore the Indian Ocean's underwater mountains for the second time.

Involving local people plays a key role in halting the loss of forest cover loss in the Asia-Pacific region, a UN study concludes.

Is the clock ticking for time-telling?

Scientists find that the dappled horses depicted in European cave paintings were inspired by the real thing.