VIDEO: Turtle rescued after swallowing plastic VIDEO: Turtle rescued after swallowing plastic

An injured turtle found by a fisherman in Florida has been returned to the sea after being treated at a rescue centre.

yesterday, 10:44
Lack of fresh water could hit half the world’s population by 2050 Lack of fresh water could hit half the world’s population by 2050

Severe water shortages will affect more than half the world’s future population of nine billion people by 2050 if governments fail to collaborate on international efforts to protect and conserve life’s most vital ingredient, experts have warned. One of the first indications of a future water crisis will be mass migrations of people away from areas without water.

May 24, 2013, 17:41
Racing the Clock and a Storm: A Way of Life in Tornado Alley Racing the Clock and a Storm: A Way of Life in Tornado Alley

In the breeding ground of Oklahoma tornadoes, people prepare for the season with the care that the defensive coordinator for their Sooners prepares for the inevitable autumn.

May 24, 2013, 3:20
Richard III buried in 'untidy grave' Richard III buried in 'untidy grave'

The remains of King Richard III, discovered under a city car park, were buried in a "hastily dug, untidy grave", researchers reveal.

May 24, 2013, 4:33
Barrick Gold fined for Chile project Barrick Gold fined for Chile project

Chilean authorities fine the world's largest gold mining company, Barrick Gold Corp, more than $16m for environmental offences at an Andean mine.

May 24, 2013, 22:42
Viewpoint: Mars - what we've learnt in five years Viewpoint: Mars - what we've learnt in five years

What we have learnt from Martian probes

yesterday, 0:12
VIDEO: Cockroaches evolve to beat traps VIDEO: Cockroaches evolve to beat traps

A mutant strain of cockroach that can outsmart the sugar traps used to kill them has evolved, scientists in the US have found.

May 24, 2013, 9:20
Scientist at Work Blog: A Vital River, Drained of Wildlife Scientist at Work Blog: A Vital River, Drained of Wildlife

A researcher and his family watched as pairs of Irrawaddy dolphins breached and frolicked, their whimsical play in sharp contrast to the species’ grim reality.

May 24, 2013, 15:19
Konec drbání? Vědci vědí, jak zastavit svědění Konec drbání? Vědci vědí, jak zastavit svědění

Lékaři ulevili myším, okamžitě po léčbě se přestaly drbat. Je tu naděje i pro lidi

May 24, 2013, 16:40
Residents revel in straw bale homes Residents revel in straw bale homes

Leeds residents move into their new eco-friendly straw dwellings

May 24, 2013, 5:19