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Sending seeds for short trips to space helps scientists develop new crop varieties that can thrive in the changing climate and help feed the world's growing population.

The P'urhépechas were one of the only indigenous groups in Mexico the Aztecs failed to conquer – but despite that feat, they were nearly lost to history.

New data also suggest the planet will be home to 8 billion people by this November.

Giant sequoias, known as redwoods, are in danger as flames spread through Yosemite National Park.

Thousands of protesters are demanding President Rajapaksa quit over the country's economic crisis.

Ardbeg Distillery says its "Cask No. 3" was bought by a female private collector based in Asia.

The practice has been under scrutiny after more than 1,400 dolphins were killed in one day last year.

More than 25 countries have now launched visa programmes for digital nomads, enabling these travellers to work legally, longer and more freely.

Emmanuel Macron is among leaders who helped the ride-hailing company disrupt new markets.

Your teeth and gums have a wide-ranging impact on your health, from your risk of Alzheimer's, to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Ukrainian volunteers are taking part in a largely unseen battle to defend their territory with drones.

Simba's ears measure 54cm (21in) each, a length his owner claims breaks global records.

The granite monument in the US state of Georgia was seen as satanic by some people.

The country says it is close to running out of petrol amid its worst economic crisis since 1948.

When looking to other creatures for signs of intelligence, insects are rarely the most obvious candidates, but as the historian Thomas Moynihan writes, it wasn't always so.

Pheasant Island, located between France and Spain, bizarrely changes countries twice a year. But why?

The UK and US security service heads make an unprecedented joint appearance to warn about China.

Five simple steps helped Australia bring down high skin cancer rates – and could help others stay safe in the sun.

Mud buildings are remarkably good at keeping us cool in summer and warm in winter, and withstanding extreme weather. Now architects are returning to this overlooked, age-old material.

People are losing faith in democracy to deliver economic stability across Middle East and North Africa, according to a major new survey.

Japke-d. denkt mee: Hoe ga je als jonge collega om met de ‘oudjes’ op kantoor? Realiseer je dat ze je een peuter vinden en gooi er wijn in, schrijft Japke-d. Bouma.

An alarming 81% of traditional apple orchards have vanished from England and Wales, but activists are planting British heritage varieties in community plots in all shapes and sizes.

Olivier Vandecasteele's plight emerges as Belgian MPs are asked to back a prisoner swap treaty.