Changes in climate are strongly linked to increases in violence around the world, a study by US scientists suggests.

A mining company is convicted and fined for desecrating an Aboriginal site in Australia, in the first court ruling of its kind.

Expeditions on Mount Everest will be more closely monitored from next year, after a series of embarrassing incidents, the BBC has learnt.

Ultrasound treatments could be used to prevent a common kidney complication than can arise after surgery, researchers suggest.

Evolution does not favour selfish people, according to new research that challenges a previous theory that suggests it is preferable to put yourself first.

A fungus that leads to a deadly disease that has killed almost seven million bats is continuing to spread westwards across the US, latest results show.

Energy company Cuadrilla begins drilling for oil after being held up by protesters at a site in West Sussex.