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Fri, 18 May 12
'Superflares' from stars counted
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18089695#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Nasa's Kepler space telescope provides new insight on the colossal explosions that can occur in the atmospheres of some stars.

Fri, 18 May 12
UK retains strict animal test law
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18104614#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
The UK says it will retain stricter animal testing standards than required by a new European Union Directive.

Fri, 18 May 12
Councils 'must lower emissions'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18093080#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Local authorities across the UK should have a statutory duty to combat climate change, government advisors recommend.

Fri, 18 May 12
Citizen science yields moth data
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18075711#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
About 13,000 moths are captured and recorded by citizen scientists in a project described as the largest of its kind.

Fri, 18 May 12
Whales can adjust their hearing
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/18085158
Whales that use sound to navigate are able to adjust the sensitivity of their hearing to protect their ears from loud noises, say scientists.

Fri, 18 May 12
Apple trees in Highlands mapped
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-18094249#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
The planting of apple trees could be on the rise in the Highlands, according to the maker of a new map.

Fri, 18 May 12
Tidal turbine 'performing well'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-18096372#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
A subsea turbine which uses tidal power to generate electricity has successfully completed initial tests off Orkney.

Fri, 18 May 12
Trawler catches 'biggest oyster'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-18108101#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
A Shetland trawler catches what experts believe could be the largest oyster ever found in the UK.

Fri, 18 May 12
Rio hotels agree summit price cut
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-18100360#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
The Brazilian government reaches a deal with Rio de Janeiro hotel owners to cut spiralling room prices ahead of a major UN summit in the city.

Fri, 18 May 12
VIDEO: Soyuz spaceship docks at ISS
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18099876#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
A Soyuz spacecraft has successfully docked with the International Space Station.