The number of lightning strikes across the UK has been significantly affected by solar activity, according to new research.

A British-led consortium outlines its plans to land a robotic probe, paid for by public donations, on the Moon in 10 years' time.

The government comes under renewed pressure to cut pollution from diesel vehicles following the latest ruling in a battle over clean air.

The way geckos climb has inspired a device that allowed a 70kg man to scale a glass wall like Spider-Man.

Proposed changes to planning policy would be "catastrophic" for rural areas, rural housing and planning authorities warn.