For the first time scientists have developed a map that shows the world's most unique and endangered species.

The planet-hunting space telescope, Kepler, has been hobbled by a broken reaction wheel, say scientists at Nasa.

Mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite are more attracted to human body odour than uninfected insects, scientists report.

A $15m computer that uses "quantum physics" effects to boost its speed is to be installed at a Nasa facility.

Protesters take to the streets of Kunming in China for the second time this month over plans for a chemical plant.

The trend for barefoot running could lead to injuries in some runners, a small study suggests.

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield says he could not resist sharing his life in space on social media, in his first public appearance since landing.

An Asian insect is destroying native species around the world by unleashing a lethal biological cocktail.