A lot of people think of plants as pretty to look at, but defenceless and passive as far as organisms go. However, the many alien species – or “monster plants” – around us show we should never ...

Alien life could take many different forms, but one possibility is captivating scientists: alien "plants". What would they look like? And how could we find them? On the Orion arm of the Milky Way ...

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Researchers first spotted the fossilised leaves of the ...

THE lives of endangered newts are being threatened by an alien plant which has taken over their habitat. Conservation workers are desperately trying to rid Stryt Las Country Park in Johnstown near ...