Researchers in Switzerland show off images of the molecular world so detailed that the type of atomic bonds between their atoms can be discerned.

Killer whale mothers live longer lives in order to protect their sons, a study finds.

Scientists identify five genes that determine the form of the human face in a find that could lead to sketches

UK weather forecasters can predict extreme winter weather a season ahead with more confidence, according to analysis of a new computer model.

A think tank makes a controversial case for freezing fishing in Europe, saying most fish stocks would return to sustainable levels within five years.

Authorities in India are being presented with an massive task: managing the weight of obese elephants kept in temples.

A laser device for less painful injections has been developed by South Korean scientists.