The prime minister's 2010 pledge to lead the "greenest government ever" is falling on deaf ears, an opinion poll suggests, with just 2% believing it is.

The drought in parts of England could have a serious impact on wildlife, the Environment Agency warns.

Hibernating black bears' wounds heal scar- and infection-free as they sleep; a discovery that could aid treatment of human wounds.

Bones of archers from the wreck of the Mary Rose are analysed

British researchers who produce one of the three big global temperate records have updated their dataset to reflect better the rapid changes occurring in the Arctic.

Researchers believe they have identified why a mutation in a particular gene can lead to obesity.

Why humanoid robots may be an unrealistic dream

Former player John Beattie says he will donate his brain to science