Human emissions of carbon dioxide are increasing the levels of acidity in the oceans at rates not seen for millions of years.

A new report says the UK space sector needs a defined and properly funded national programme if it is to build on the successes of recent years.

Prototype radar scanners that can detect weapons concealed on people in public spaces is set to undergo real-world testing next year.

The results of a DNA study suggest that dogs were domesticated in Europe.

A new high-resolution global map of forest loss and gain has been created with the help of Google Earth.