In a first-of-its-kind advance toward the next generation of genetically modified foods -- intended to improve consumers' health -- researchers in Japan are reporting that a new transgenic rice designed to fight a common pollen allergy appears safe in anima

This morning, we woke up and the wind was gone. Today, we'll get to take off our face masks. It's also warmer. It's probably about minus 15 degrees Celsius. The sun makes it warmer, too.

Modern birds likely first emerged around 100 million years ago, well before dinosaurs became extinct, according to a new genetic study that indicates birds have been around for a lot longer than previously thought. The prevailing theory has been that m

A WEBSITE which enables viewers to track the migration of elephants, whales and polar bears was launched yesterday. The LoveEarth.com site allows people to follow animals featured in the BBC's film Earth, released next month.