Scientists record the first video footage of tiny killer flies catching prey in mid-air, in a study of how the creatures pick their targets.

Leading figures in the scientific community argue for a lift in public research spending to boost the British economy.

The team behind Nasa's Dawn mission to Ceres releases striking new images, but remains unable to explain the dwarf planet's most intriguing mystery.

The discovery of plastic in the guts of Thames fish highlights the need for everyone to take greater care with how they dispose of rubbish, say campaigners.