The erosion of traditional cultural taboos in Madagascar has led to an unsustainable number of lemurs being killed for bushmeat, a study suggests.

Scientists have recorded 14 rare robins in China, doubling the total number of sightings of the species in 125 years.

US scientists map the Mariana Trench - deepest part of the world's oceans - in greater detail than ever before.

Hairier skin may be the key to avoiding being bitten by bed bugs, claim Sheffield academics.

Claims that the costs of wind farms and other low-carbon technology will lead to sharp rises in fuel bills are wrong, government advisers say.

Scientists in New Zealand compare the vibrations recorded during a gig by the US rockers to that of a "volcanic tremor".

European energy and manufacturing giants say the EU must act to raise the price of carbon and ensure that CO2 emission targets are met.

A new academy is to train teachers to use space as a theme to champion aerospace jobs.