A new report looking at the state of the world's plants estimates that 390,900 species are known to science.

Cross-continental study reveals how camels' genetic diversity is shaped by ancient trade routes.

The EU's Sentinel-3a satellite offers a peek at what will be one of its most fundamental products - a map of sea surface height anomalies.

The Boaty McBoatface row has "put a smile on everyone's face" and been "good for science", the head of the National Environment Research Council tells MPs.

Nasa announces the discovery of more than 100 Earth-sized planets orbiting alien stars.