A rare bird may become extinct in Syria because of the capture of Palmyra by Islamic State, experts say.

In what will be its greatest challenge yet, the zero-fuel aeroplane Solar Impulse will try to fly non-stop from China to Hawaii - a journey of more than 8,000km across the Pacific Ocean.

Beavers should be resident in Scotland says the National Trust as it announces its support for reintroduction projects.

Jonathan Amos gets a first peek inside the UK aerospace laboratory where Europe's ExoMars rover will be assembled.