Scientists develop simple way to manipulate sex of offspring
Distinctive gene activity by the two sex chromosomes allows X-bearing sperm to be slowed down, researchers say.
Golden eagle pictured with ‘trap’ attached to leg
Police have launched an investigation after a tourist raised concerns about the protected bird of prey near Balmoral on Thursday.
Jail term for man who sent offensive email to Labour MP
Stewart Hanson, 57, of The Woodlands, Tranmere, accused the Bradford West MP of anti-Semitism.
Same amount of carbon dioxide pumped out by 200 million cars ’emitted from African region blighted by drought’
Scientists say that soil across a huge part of the continent, including western Ethiopia, is producing the gas because of drought and changing land use.
LIKE A BAT OUT OF SHELL – RSPCA warning people as they keep rescuing TORTOISES that have made speedy getaway
Last year, Britain's biggest animal charity rescued almost a thousand of the slow-speed reptiles, who seemingly cover miles in the blink of an eye.
Driver jailed after he smashed into pedestrian on pavement – because his car had no brakes
Daniel Richards drove with the victim on the front of his car for around 30ft after he swerved out of the way of an oncoming vehicle and mounted the kerb - before driving off when she fell.
Shocking pic shows police riot shield covered in acid after thug hurls chemicals at cops
The attack happened in Birmingham just 24 hours after a traffic cop was mowed down by his own patrol car in the city
Former cathedral organist sentenced after admitting sexual offences against children
Scott Farrell, 48, of High Street, Wouldham, Kent, appeared at Cambridge Crown Court today
Alzheimer’s ‘could be treated with drug that targets the brain’s cleaning chemicals’
The neurological illness is caused when the 'trash cans' of neurons stop working, say scientists