A living blancmange that dwells in the darkest depths of the ocean has been officially named the world’s ugliest animal.

SEVERE climate change thousands of years ago may have led to the birth of civilisation, an expert said yesterday.

A marine biologist has warned that Ireland's coral reefs are in grave danger as a result of deep-water trawling.

Europe’s biggest celebration of science, technology and discovery starts today at the University of Leicester.