The thousands of aromas humans can smell can be sorted into 10 basic categories, US scientists say.

Mice may permanently lose their innate fear of cats after they have been infected with the Toxoplasma parasite, a study finds.

Footage of bumblebees flying in a wind tunnel reveals how the insects manage in adverse weather, a discovery that could aid the design of flying robots.

People affected by the Camelford water poisoning 25 years ago are given an unreserved apology from the government.

The Curiosity rover's failure to detect methane on Mars is a blow to theories that the planet may still host some types of life, say mission scientists.

A new design for Richard III's tomb is revealed by Leicester Cathedral.