The European Space Agency names Thursday 9 February as the day it intends to launch its new Vega rocket for the very first time.

Scientists attempt to find out how rhinos are able to support their massive weight on their stumpy little feet.

Scientists discover the first example of a nest-guarding "soldier bee", which they say is larger and stronger than other bees of the same species.

Drivers of biodiversity loss, such as habitat fragmentation and climate change, are undermining seed dispersal networks around the globe, warn researchers.

Scientists at the University of Glasgow say they have discovered a key genetic indicator of how long an individual will live.

A "smart" internet-connected television that has the ability to have its hardware upgraded every year has been unveiled by Samsung.

A unique Roman helmet, which sheds new light on the invasion of Britain, is put on display after restoration.

A new species of brightly coloured snake has been found in a remote area of Tanzania in East Africa.