Temperatures across the globe are likely to break records in 2015 with readings running "well above" any previous year, scientists say.

Faced with a trade-off between shortest route and foraging power, army ants find the most cost-efficient route.

The UK chancellor has said that the science budget will be protected in real terms - equating to an increase.

The UK government announces it is axing a £1bn grant for developing new carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.

Private investors are being invited to help fund the restoration of about one half of the UK's peatlands.