VIDEO: Dark skies bring tourist boost
2012-01-18 08:27:26
Astronomers coming to Scotland in search of dark skies are boosting the country's economy.

Mapping Earth's surface in 3D
2012-01-18 07:09:55
The satellite twins mapping varying heights on Earth

VIDEO: Scots turn Cuban weed into 'gold'
2012-01-18 05:50:45
Scots engineers find a way to turn a Cuban weed into one of the world's most sought-after substances.

Nasa city that reached for stars now reaches for resumes
2012-01-18 00:17:18
'Rocket City' future depends on US appetite for space

Consultation over Thames airport
2012-01-17 23:36:21
Controversial plans for a new airport in the Thames Estuary are to be put out to formal consultation later this year.

Bug kills 5.7m North America bats
2012-01-17 21:33:03
At least 5.7 million bats across 16 US states and Canada have died from White-nose syndrome, scientists studying the fungal ailment say.

Killer fungus ravages 5.7m bats
2012-01-17 21:33:03
At least 5.7 million bats across 16 US states and Canada have died from White-nose syndrome, scientists studying the fungal ailment say.

Should 'rottweiler' security lights be banned?
2012-01-17 20:53:45
Can we take back the skies by reducing light pollution?

Bright light, big pity
2012-01-17 20:53:45
Can we take back the skies by reducing light pollution?

Appeal for hedgehog climate study
2012-01-17 20:34:52
UK wildlife charities are asking for people's help with a study to see whether hedgehogs are being affected by climate change.

Snakes sense prey's fading heart
2012-01-17 20:08:25
Constrictor snakes are able to sense the heartbeats of their victims and release them only when the heart stops, scientists say.

New home bid for old whalebones
2012-01-17 20:04:27
A North Yorkshire council is appealing for someone to become the custodian of Whitby's old whalebones.

VIDEO: Orphaned seals taken to sanctuary
2012-01-17 19:02:28
A seal sanctuary in The Netherlands has been overwhelmed by the arrival of hundreds of seals that have been washed up on beaches because of recent storms and disease.

VIDEO: Scientists tackle woodland pest
2012-01-17 16:27:56
A cocktail of insect-killing fungi and microscopic worms is being used in the fight against a woodland pest which can decimate newly planted trees.

VIDEO: Stargazers defy light pollution
2012-01-17 15:40:28
A group of London astronomers have shown that despite the worsening light pollution in the capital, it is still possible to spot all that the solar system has to offer.