This week in science: the genetic secrets of the 'vampire squid from hell'; a dinosaur superhighway; the longest known ...

A dog is more than just a loyal friend–it could also boost mental health. A recent study from Japan provides initial evidence ...

When the last wasp nibbles on the jam bread in late summer, many people wonder: Where do these creatures actually go in the ...

After fighting against animal testing for decades with little success, campaigners now see a real prospect of rapidly ...

Pizza Roll, a bold frog with a big booty, is looking for a loving home at Scaped Nature, a reptile and plant shop in St Giles Street.

Gardeners are being warned not to kill one type of slug which is common in British gardens over the winter.

MIT researchers have explored a technique for ‘rebooting’ vision in adults with amblyopia by temporarily anaesthetising the ...

There are also potential health issues for cloned animals. One study suggested that 48% of cloned piglets died within the ...

Dr Glen Jeffery, professor of Neuroscience at University College London, says light from LED bulbs can impact our health ...

Wildlife enthusiasts, rejoice! Maine isn't the only place to find Atlantic puffins. For an idyllic birdwatching vacation, ...

Barely have I cleared the last of the autumnal leaves from beneath the ancient copper beech in my back garden before December ...

Although chopping down trees might not seem the most environmentally friendly way to welcome Christmas joy, it supports many ...