Wildlife threat at African reserve
Much of the wildlife in one of Africa's most important reserves is nearing extinction, according to a study of key animal species.

Ariane launches giant satellite
The world's biggest commercial telecommunications satellite has been put into orbit by an Ariane 5 rocket.

Dolphin 'superpod' spotted off Wales
A "superpod" of hundreds of dolphins has been captured on film off the coast of Pembrokeshire by conservationists.

Grid 'can cope with variable winds'
The National Grid can cope with the changing quantities of power generated by wind power without suffering power cuts or a meltdown, a study says.

Wheelchair 'reads minds' to move
Researchers at Japanese car maker Toyota claim to have come up with a wheelchair that moves by reading people's minds.

Tigers hosed down in heatwave
Tigers at the Isle of Wight zoo have been hosed down to help them keep cool as the south of the UK swelters.

Huge hydro-electric scheme opens
A £140m scheme to produce enough electricity to power every home in Glasgow, using nothing but the power of water, is being opened by the Queen.