A large extinct penguin has been reconstructed from fossil remains discovered in New Zealand.

Organisers have announced the judging panel for a new £1m prize billed as a "Nobel" for engineers.

The White House welcomes a decision to build the southern leg of the Keystone XL pipeline, using a route which does not need presidential approval.

The gas famed for generating the stench in stink bombs, flatulence and bad breath has been harnessed by stem cell researchers in Japan.

A ewe thought to have been a contender for the title of world's oldest sheep has died after going over a cliff.

The cassava plant could help farmers in Africa cope with climate change because of its ability to thrive in hot temperatures, a scientific report says.

Fire crews continue to deal with the aftermath of a fire at an Essex power station.

The Nepalese government will seek international funding and expertise to measure the height of Mount Everest and settle a long-running dispute.