France split over environmental effects of Christmas trees The majority of the Christmas tree plantations in Burgundy rely on the use of chemical treatments. Source
Five new soft-furred hedgehog species discovered A scientific mission to the animals' tropical forest home in South East Asia led to the find. Source
DNA sleuths crack 2,000 year-old migrant mystery Research on a skeleton dug up during roadworks have shed light on the history of Roman Britain. Source