Lough eel numbers 'on the brink'

There are growing concerns about the future of the Lough Neagh eel fishery and the hundreds of jobs it supports. » Read More

Jovian vision

Secrets the coming missions to Jupiter could reveal » Read More

Blooming rare

One of the loneliest flowers on Earth in all its glory » Read More

Tongue-lashing: Chameleon's weapon unmatched in the cold

Chameleon have a hidden advantage as hunters, a ballistic tongue that works well in the cold. » Read More

Nanotech 'fuse' for novel battery

A never-before-seen reaction in nanotubes could make for batteries that pack a mighty punch, say researchers. » Read More

Skynet satellite system extended

Skynet 5, the UK's single biggest space project, is to get a fourth satellite to up the bandwidth available to British forces. » Read More

Lords in science investment call

Former Labour and Conservative science ministers challenge the next UK government to maintain investment in science. » Read More

Tory review urges science boost

A Tory-backed report urges incentives for schools and tax breaks for researchers to raise the profile of science. » Read More