The European Space Agency must balance ambition against limited funds as it plans its programme for the years ahead.

Katie Still previews the events around Scotland every week

Indonesia launches a new tsunami early warning system, but experts say some areas will not be fully protected.

It seems unsurprising that the Ochil Hills should be identified as one of Clackmannanshire's greatest assets.

India successfully launches the unmanned Chandrayaan 1 spacecraft - the country's first mission to the Moon.

A look at how the Yup'ik Eskimos of Alaska refer to key elements of their environment - snow and ice.

Radio comedy has not only entertained audiences for some 70 years, it's also been a medium for change in British society itself, says Nicholas Parsons.

Britain's Olympic and Paralympic athletes parade in front of thousands of fans through London.

A scientist involved in India's unmanned mission to the Moon hopes it will help unlock its origins.

Scientists prepare to survey Antarctica's Gamburtsev mountain range - one of the most enigmatic mountain groups on Earth.

Inside Sport's Matthew Pinsent on the fears of a funding shortfall facing Team GB ahead of 2012.

The most ancient rocks on Earth, with an age of 4.28 billion years, are discovered on the shore of Hudson Bay, Canada.

Two BBC Scotland reporters try to get by on food produced within their own regions.

Only 35% of women regularly check their breasts for signs of cancer - and 23% seldom or never do, a survey suggests.

British canoeist David Florence wins silver, team GB take bronze in three-day eventing, Tina Cook wins bronze in the individual eventing and Michael Phelps grabs his third gold in the pool.

The BBC's Jennifer Pak delves into Beijing's backstreets to find the best bars, eateries and shopping.

Two shops which make Bakewell puddings are fighting to get European protection for the Derbyshire delicacy.

The arrest of Radovan Karadzic is full of dramatic ironies, says the BBC's Nick Thorpe in Belgrade.

Kevin Pietersen hits a superb century as England fight back on day one at Lord's.

Tiny slivers of diamond may contain the earliest traces of life on Earth, a study finds.