The birds that helped Charles Darwin refine his theory of evolution are in danger of going extinct according to a new study.

An effective vaccine to protect against the Mers virus is a step closer, say scientists.

Could putting vibrations into the ground be a way to keep elephants from coming into conflict with humans?

Scientists have reconstructed how an ancient reptile swam in the oceans at the time of the dinosaurs.

UK astronaut Tim Peake begins his life in space with tea and a bacon sandwich, before turning his attention to experiments and a live link-up with Earth.