For a couple of years, Inky the octopus was a popular attraction at the National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier. Then, one morning in 2016, his tank was empty. Inky had made a daring break for free

A new project is hoping to save the threatened British swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon britannicus) by rearing the insects from frozen eggs – a process known as cryopreservation, where biologic

A round-up of the strangest science stories from around the world.

Peter is our disease expert. Send questions his way if you have pathogen problems. Bob is a master of fishkeeping general knowledge and community tanks. Jeremy is more than adept when it comes to cich

The latest book releases for curious minds

Apples and pears are two of the UK’s most abundant fruit trees. There are varieties dating back hundreds of years, but over time, many have become extinct. A new release from Frank P Matthews originat