A British man who lived in the Swiss Alps as a goat for three days wins one of this year's Ig Nobel prizes.

Tropical dry forests are among the most threatened habitats on the planet, yet remain overlooked by scientists and conservationists, warn researchers.

The body tasked with managing trade in endangered species will oppose efforts to increase global protection for elephants, saying it could spark a new trade in ivory.

Flu carried by migratory birds poses a risk to penguins living in Antarctica, scientists warn.

The government is to outline its plans to strengthen collaborative research between the UK and China.