How muscular you are as a teenager may predict how long you might live, at least if you are a man, findings suggest.

The UK indicates it would like to join the European Space Agency's microgravity research programme, in a boon for Britain's microgravity scientists.

Ed Davey says he does not want to see wind turbines "all over the countryside", but that they are an important future resource.

A report by the UN says global attempts to curb emissions of CO2 are falling well short of what is needed to stem dangerous climate change.

The effects of climate change are already evident across Europe and the situation is projected to get worse, warns the European Environment Agency.

Researchers using a prominent technique in the imaging of cells and sensing of molecules discover a boost to its sensitivity - by using a $10 DVD.

European space agency member states resolve key issues at their ministerial council in Naples and agreed a 10.1bn-euro programme of activities, including a plan to enhance the competitiveness of the Ariane rocket.

Astronomers make use of a chance event to get a look at the Makemake, one of five "dwarf planets" that also include former favoured planet Pluto.