One of Europe's main contributions to the James Webb Space Telescope - an instrument that will help identify the first stars to shine in the Universe - is built and ready to ship to the US.

Conservationists launch what they call an urgent mission to save the turtle dove from extinction in the UK.

Scientists have flown through the heart of a turbulent weather system in a bid to understand the causes of heavy rainfall.

The industrial team that aims to make an astronaut launcher by marrying parts of the shuttle and the Ariane rocket says it intends to fly crew from 2015.

The Queen's favourite breed of dog - the corgi - has seen a boost in popularity in her Diamond Jubilee year, according to the Kennel Club.

Archaeologists report a striking find in Guatemala of the first Mayan art on a wall, as well as the oldest known Mayan calendar.

Prince Charles has a go at reading the weather during a tour of BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay headquarters.