The British government accepts an EU ban on the use of chemicals said to be harmful to bees but continues to dispute the science behind it.

Bob Geldof has announced he will travel into space as a passenger on a commercial flight.

A Canadian reportedly had a lucky escape as a polar bear mauling him was apparently scared off by the light from the man's mobile phone.

Former world champion racing cyclist Graeme Obree seeks to set a new human-powered land speed record with an unusual torpedo-shaped bicycle.

A link between the size of a father's testicles and how active he is in bringing up his children is suggested by scientists.

Researchers have suggested that autistic children might miss out on non-verbal aspects of conversation, as they look away when speaking to adults.

Rare dinosaur remains could be forever lost to the scientific community when they go under the hammer in November.