Those of us looking out for the appearance of the UK's spring butterflies can finally enjoy their arrival, but weeks later than usual.

Scientists get their hands dirty as they attempt to unravel the mystery of giant Ice Age beasts like the sabretooth cat.

GPS data could provide faster and more accurate early warning systems for tsunamis, a German team of scientists suggest.

A tree expert says the biggest threat facing UK trees is likely to come from a disease currently unknown to science.