Many earthquakes may be aftershocks of large quakes that occurred hundreds of years ago, say scientists. Full story...
This year will be in the top five warmest years globally since records began, according to the UK Met Office.
Households which recycle could get up to £130 a year in shopping vouchers under the Tories, says George Osborne.
Climate is a major driver of conflict across Africa, researchers say, with future warming likely to increase civil wars by 50% in 20 years.
Greater access to anti-retroviral drugs has helped cut the deaths from HIV by 10% over the past five years, latest figures show.
Leading UK scientists issue an unprecedented statement about the dangers of failing to cut greenhouse gases.
Men who do not openly express their anger if unfairly treated at work double their risk of a heart attack, researchers say.
Engineers operating the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) have smashed together proton beams in the machine for the first time.
The US will give a target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions at next month's UN climate summit, officials say.
The UK team aiming to smash its own land speed record by driving a car beyond 1,000mph settles on a final design for the vehicle.
The Cassini mission completes a flyby of Saturn's moon Enceladus, sending back data and stunning images of the rippling terrain.
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