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Archaeological remains at wetland sites across the world could be at risk of being degraded and lost to environmental change, say scientists.

Scientists have transformed the humble spinach plant into a bomb detector.

The last weekend of October sees ladybirds swarm public spaces, people's homes and ex-footballers.

The 'Prof of Goth' Nick Groom on the origin of the vampire

Planting trees is a cost-effective way to tackle urban air pollution, which is a growing problem for many cities, a study suggests.

After years of international negotiations, Ross Sea in Antarctica will become the world's largest marine protected area.

The site where Europe's Mars lander crashed this month is revealed in new images.

Scientists have designed a new prototype battery that mimics the structure of the human intestines.

The furry rodents are thriving in the city's forests, researchers say.

A scheme that aims to re-establish one of King Henry III's favourite fish in the River Severn is given nearly £20m in funding.

Campaigners believe a long-standing proposal to establish a vast marine protected area (MPA) in the waters around Antarctica will be accepted this week.

Global wildlife populations have fallen by 58% since 1970, according to a biodiversity report.

Two strong earthquakes hit central Italy, damaging buildings and sending people into the streets.

Misleading "live" video from the International Space Station stuns the internet.

One of the most demonised patients in history - Gaetan Dugas - has been convincingly cleared of reports he spread HIV to the US, say scientists.

A $100m initiative to listen for radio signals from aliens is targeting a star with an unusual dimming pattern.

Scientists are planning to release millions of modified mosquitoes in urban areas of Brazil and Colombia, in an effort to tackle Zika, dengue and chikungunya viruses.

A Dundee-born scientist dies in Antarctica after the snowmobile he was driving fell into a crevasse.

Millions of pounds are being spent unblocking drains all because of wet wipes being flushed down the toilet.

Training mums and dads as "super parents" can dramatically improve a child's autism, a study shows.