The largest ever four-winged dinosaur has been discovered in China, with remarkably long feathers on its hindwings and tail.

A climate-sceptic group founded by former Conservative Chancellor Lord Lawson is to relaunch after a complaint about its charitable status.

The Aids epidemic can be brought under control by 2030, according to a report by the United Nations Aids agency.

A marine biologist says the "horrific" sight of 55 sharks washed up on a Gower beach may be the result of trawling.

New science minister Greg Clark says his brief is to continue the "excellent work" of his predecessor David Willetts.

After leaders of the billion-euro Human Brain Project hit back at critics, six top neuroscientists have expressed "dismay" at their public response.

Hundreds of bird-watchers flock to the Norfolk coast in the hope of catching a rare glimpse of a migratory great knot in British waters.

The scientist Prof Stephen Hawking has said he supports a Bill to legalise assisted dying, ahead of a debate in the House of Lords.