A large meteor is spotted travelling across the night sky by people in many parts of England and Wales.

A tonne of volcanic ash is flown from Iceland to Luton airport in readiness for a "unique experiment" to test an aircraft early warning system.

A new generation of anti-venom vaccines based on synthetic proteins could save thousands of lives a year, say Brazilian scientists.

Japanese researchers unveil two robots that tell users if their breath stinks or if their feet reek, highlighting advances in electronic nose tech.

Scientists at Chester Zoo say they have increased the reproductive success of their endangered black rhinos - by analysing the animals' dung.

Remembering one of the largest earthquakes in human history

Surprising results of elevated levels of lead in US rice imports have been cast into doubt by follow-up studies and checks of the equipment initially used.

World leaders must "act now" to protect the rainforests or risk the Earth becoming a dying a patient, the Prince of Wales has warned.