Astronomers have seen ferocious storms circling on a failed star known as a brown dwarf - the most detailed 'weather forecast' ever for a world outside our Solar System.

The rescued Australasian Antarctic Expedition arrives at the Casey research base, just as the ships it left stuck in thick sea ice finally start moving.

A striking new image of distant galaxies hidden in “Pandora's Cluster” has been captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.

Public asked to take part in a sunrise garden bird survey to measure the effect of light pollution on urban birds.

New research suggests that attempts to artificially cool the planet could have unforeseen and damaging consequences.

3D Systems unveils two printers that can create chocolates and sugar-based sweets shaped into intricate designs at the CES tech show.

Satellite data from tagged leatherback turtles identifies "by-catch hotspots" for the critically endangered species.

As BMW shows off a self-driving car that can "drift" around bends and slalom between cones, the era of autonomous vehicles draws ever closer.