NEOShield to assess Earth defence
2012-01-20 08:49:51
The new European-led NEOShield project will assess the threat posed by asteroids or comets and look for solutions to protect Earth from an impact.

UK nuclear subsidies 'unlawful'
2012-01-20 08:25:37
Green energy campaigners send a formal complaint to the European Commission over UK 'subsidies' for nuclear power.

New video from Fukushima reactor
2012-01-20 07:11:19
The first footage of the inside of one of Japan's tsunami-hit nuclear reactors at Fukushima is released by the stricken plant's operator.

Bees 'could deter park vandals'
2012-01-20 06:42:35
Heritage park bosses could use bees to act as a deterrent to stop vandal attacks on historic buildings.

Elusive monkeys caught on camera
2012-01-20 04:19:53
One of the world's most endangered primates has been caught on camera by scientists in Borneo.

What was life like in Scott's base camp?
2012-01-19 22:22:28
What was life like in Captain Scott's Antarctic hut?

Oil rig to begin Cuba exploration
2012-01-19 16:46:20
A large oil rig arrives off the coast of Cuba to begin searching for oil deposits in the Florida Strait, raising environmental concerns in the US.

Bowerbirds 'gain from illusions'
2012-01-19 14:02:16
Bowerbird males that create optical illusions have more mating success, according to scientists.

Is Keystone a Touchstone?
2012-01-19 12:48:45
Where does US energy policy turn after the Keystone XL pipeline rejection?

Leap second decision is postponed
2012-01-19 12:27:26
The decision on whether to abolish the leap second - the occasional, extra second added to the world's time - has been deferred to 2015.

VIDEO: Science explained: The leap second
2012-01-19 11:49:01
Science reporter Rebecca Morelle explains what a leap second is - and what would happen if we got rid of them.

EU tightens electronic waste law
2012-01-19 11:17:18
The European Parliament passes a new law to curb dumping of electronic goods such as mobile phones, computers and TV sets in landfill sites.

Olympic anti-doping lab unveiled
2012-01-19 08:45:30
The London 2012 Anti-Doping Laboratory is unveiled outside London, with promises that all-clear results will be returned within 24 hours.

Astrium holds a 'stable' course
2012-01-19 08:23:41
Astrium, Europe's biggest space company, says it has a busy year ahead, including working on strategies to protect Earth from threatening asteroids.

VIDEO: Extinct bear skulls found underwater
2012-01-19 07:55:59
Scientists discover the remains of four prehistoric bears which they believe date back to the ice age in an underwater cave in Mexico