The holes in a Swiss cheese plants' iconic leaves help them to avoid stress, according to a US scientist.

The team behind the Fermi telescope opens a call for changes to how it works - in a bid that could see hints of the mysterious "dark matter" confirmed.

An earthquake is reported in various locations across Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

Sydney experiences its hottest day on record, with temperatures reaching 45.8C, as bushfires leave one man dead in Victoria.

Wild animal attacks force officials in Nepal to put a cap on the growth of wildlife, including endangered species.