Solving the mystery of a dinosaur mass grave at the ‘River of Death’

A group of researchers have come to Pipestone Creek in Canada to figure out why thousands of dinosaurs are buried here.

Mosquito-borne killer disease threatens blackbirds

The disease has spread great distances, with scientists racing to understand the risks.

Can this lynx born in a zoo learn to live in the wild?

It has been moved to Germany’s Black Forest in preparation for its release

Scientists in a race to discover why the Universe exists

Researchers in the US and Japan are racing to build new particle detectors that they hope will explain why the Universe exists.

Litter ‘nightmare’ as street cleanliness worst on record

Residents say litter near their homes is “heart-breaking” as survey finds worst situation on record.

Sandeel fishing ban to remain in place

Sandeels are a vital source of food for seabirds that live along the UK coastline.

Endangered axolotl release raises hopes for rare amphibian

Study provides hope for future of the axolotl amphibian, pushed to the brink of extinction in Mexico.

Soviet-era spacecraft likely to crash back to Earth

The spacecraft was meant to go to Venus but has been stuck in orbit for more than 50 years.

Blow to clean energy drive as major windfarm ditched

In a blow to the government’s clean energy ambitions, a company cancels a huge windfarm off Yorkshire.

Attenborough at 99 delivers ‘greatest message he’s ever told’

Sir David says his new film Ocean is one of the most important of his career.