Risk of mosquito and midge-borne diseases in UK to be examined in new study

Will El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to the UK this winter?

The developing El Niño may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from gua…

Naturally occurring fungus could help protect wheat from disease – study

Wheat producers in northern Europe are particularly vulnerable to a disease called STB, which can cut wheat yields in ha…

Number of known species of giant waterlilies almost doubles

A new species of giant waterlily identified with the help of social media and satellite photos is just one of three disc…