Celebrating the extraordinary life of Professor Ulrich Loening, the Edinburgh-based scientist who revolutionised molecular biology and became a passionate voice for environmental sustainability.
A landmark gene-editing achievement brings the iconic dodo bird one step closer to being brought back from extinction. British scientists lead the revolutionary project.
Marine biologists unravel the shocking mystery behind a new wave of aggressive orca encounters off the coasts of Spain and Portugal, tracing the behaviour to a single, traumatised matriarch.
A revolutionary new study from the University of Portsmouth reveals that monkeys are evolving in surprising ways, challenging long-held beliefs about primate evolution and adaptation.
Discover the top UK universities for Zoology in 2025. Our expert league table ranks institutions based on teaching quality, research impact, student satisfaction, and career prospects. Find your perfect degree programme.
Exclusive analysis of the Guardian's 2025 league table reveals which UK universities are leading in biological sciences. Discover the top performers and rising stars shaping the next generation of biologists.
Hundreds of common starfish have been discovered washed up on a beach in Fife, sparking a scientific investigation into the unusual marine event.
A colossal 70-foot decomposing sea creature has been discovered on a British beach, sparking a mystery that has left marine biologists and cryptozoologists utterly stumped. Is it a whale, a basking shark, or something more enigmatic?
A mysterious and badly decomposed sea creature has washed up on a beach in Hampshire, sparking speculation and intrigue. Experts are examining the carcass to determine its origins.
UK scientists have decoded the enigma of the natural 'Neptune balls' – bizarre, hairy seagrass orbs found on coastlines. Discover the fascinating underwater process that creates these ecological marvels and why they are crucial for marine health.
A stunning natural phenomenon has transformed Melbourne's St Kilda beach into a shimmering electric blue paradise, as bioluminescent algae create a breathtaking light show along the shoreline.
A pod of orcas has attacked and sunk a 15-metre yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar, the latest in a string of mysterious encounters between the intelligent mammals and vessels in the region.
In an unprecedented event, Scottish fishermen have successfully landed a prized Pacific bluefin tuna off the coast of Scotland, a species typically found in warmer waters thousands of miles away, sparking excitement and scientific intrigue.
Marine biologists have uncovered a colossal, alien-like colony of magnificent bryozoans, a rare 'superorganism,' thriving in the cold depths of North America's Lake Huron.
A groundbreaking new study may have solved the mystery of how life's essential molecule, RNA, first formed on Earth, challenging long-held theories about our very beginnings.
Groundbreaking research reveals ocean acidification, driven by climate change, is causing catastrophic damage to shark denticles, weakening their skin and threatening their survival.
Groundbreaking research uncovers the fascinating link between primate thumb proportions and brain size, offering new insights into the evolutionary journey that shaped human intelligence and dexterity.
In a stunning marine discovery, scientists have identified a new species of shark, the Sailback Houndshark, off the UK coast, rewriting what we know about British marine biodiversity.
New scientific research reveals a hidden crisis as rising CO2 levels are acidifying our oceans, causing significant damage to shark teeth and threatening their ability to hunt and feed effectively.
In a stunning marine biology breakthrough, a shark species thought to be extinct for decades, the False Catshark, has been miraculously rediscovered off the coast of Scotland, rewriting conservation science.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals that ocean acidification, driven by climate change, is weakening shark teeth and denticles, posing a severe threat to their survival and the health of marine ecosystems.
Enormous barrel jellyfish, some measuring over a metre and weighing up to 40kg, are appearing in unprecedented numbers around the British coastline, creating both concern and fascination among marine experts.
British researchers have engineered a synthetic life form with a sixth DNA base pair, a revolutionary step beyond nature's design that could transform medicine and biotechnology.
Scientists unravel the chilling mystery behind one of nature's most devastating marine epidemics that wiped out starfish populations across the Pacific coastline.
Scientists have obtained breathtaking footage of a rare deep-sea squid, the elusive Antarctic phantom squid, in its natural habitat for the first time, revealing its unique adaptations and ethereal beauty.
In a rare ecological event, great white sharks are being detected in the chilly waters of the Gulf of Maine, signalling a potential northward shift in their habitat and behaviour.
A revolutionary study from the University of Bristol uncovers the complex romantic strategies of male dolphins, including forming alliances and using 'wingmen' to attract mates, revealing startling parallels with human social dynamics.
We visited The Alchemist's spectacular new Leeds Trinity branch, where science meets mixology. Discover the theatrical cocktails, immersive decor, and why it's the city's hottest new opening.
Scientists in Costa Rica have captured stunning footage of an extremely rare xanthic nurse shark, a dazzling golden-orange specimen that challenges our understanding of shark pigmentation.
Exclusive: Scotland's coastline faces an ecological emergency as recorded strandings of whales, dolphins, and porpoises surge by 20% in a single year. Experts point to climate change, underwater noise, and fishing gear as potential culprits in this distur