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The BBC's global science correspondent, Rebecca Morelle, reveals what to watch out for in the new year.

BBC News looks ahead to some of the biggest science and environment stories coming up in 2018.

A look back at the best science stories of 2017.

Researchers in London have developed scanning techniques that show what is written on the papyrus that mummy cases are made from.

The second part of our selection of the best science and environment reads this year.

Helen Sharman, the first Briton in space, has been recognised in the New Year's honours.

A selection of the best science and environment reads this year.

Was the remarkable 2017 hurricane season the worst ever? And did climate change play any part?

The first Briton in space and a leading member of the Cassini mission are among those on new year list.

A new treatment that has saved a dog's broken leg is to be tried on humans.

A pest that can infect hundreds of plants from lavender to olive trees is of growing concern in the UK.

A multi-million pound weather satellite is lost after being programmed to take off from the wrong base.

Renewables provided more electricity than coal for 90% of year, National Grid figures show.

With the help of local scientists, a multinational team discovers unknown species in Guyana.

The Prince of Wales says we need to deal with the symptoms of climate change.

Heavily armed and highly trained anti-poaching patrols have helped the population's recovery.

Australian police found a crocodile strolling the streets of a Melbourne suburb on Christmas Day.

Footage captures the Christmas Day scene over Lake Superior, US.

World land-speed record-holder Andy Green reflects on the past 12 months' achievements in developing the Bloodhound supersonic car.

BBC News looks back on eight of the biggest science and environment stories of 2017.