Geoffrey Raisman's research is changing the lives of victims of spinal injuries.
The idea that we can defeat death and return to life has inspired and horrified mankind since ancient times.
Ice around the South Pole has expanded to cover a record area, scientists have revealed.
These incredible images show the craggy mountainside where Curiosity hopes to discover signs that life once existed on Mars.
Because scientists are still finding new species of underwater life, the discovery of “marine monsters” is not impossible.
The glow worm’s eerie green light has fascinated us for countless generations.
A new discovery means that parrots join a select band of creatures at the pinnacle of animal intelligence.
A Roman gladiator’s tomb was unearthed a century ago, but until now, the meaning of its inscription has been a mystery.
The bonking beetle is expected to emerge earlier than ever this year for the start of a marathon summer of love.
Forecasters say there is no sign of the heavy rain needed to ease near-drought conditions in the south and east of England.
A group of 60 pilot whales at risk of beaching themselves on the Scottish coast have vanished after two died.
Signals from mobile phones and masts could be partly to blame for the mysterious deaths of honeybees, research shows.
Whales have their own hit songs that spread around the world.
Scientists have discovered that far from being quiet, mice are actually born with an innate love of singing.
Scientists have pinpointed the moment when our ancestors finally abandoned the trees to walk upright.
While most gorillas are happy enough walking around on all fours, Ambam prefers a more human form of ambulation.