Opposition to building a new generation of nuclear power stations has been one of the Liberal Democrats’ most distinctive policy positions

The small robot is designed to provide companionship for a Japanese astronaut at the International Space Station

The small robot is designed to provide companionship for a Japanese astronaut at the International Space Station

Cameras worn by cyclists to highlight the daily dangers they face from motorists on Britain's roads are fuelling tensions between car and bike users, a new study argues. Social media sites such as YouTube and Twitter contain hundreds of videos taken by the lightweight devices which are attached to riders' helmets. They can show shocking examples of cyclists being cut up, knocked off and even physically attacked by irate drivers.

The moderate cleric becomes president of Iran after receiving endorsement from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

More rumours about a movie sequel?

The rise of mobile phone and digital technology means traditional school lessons in the English language are effectively pointless, a leading academic has claimed.

He famously reduced the conductor Josef Krips to tears during rehearsals with the LSO

Selfish people have short-term advantage, but co-operation and communication win out in the long term

The number of students taking modern languages at university fell by 12 per cent for 2012/13

Creators confirm the sequel is 'DEFINITELY happening'

In the long summer days Eleanor Doughty has discovered a new way to pass the time. Just don't tell the neighbours

Overall ranking: 123rd out of 124 in the Complete University Guide for 2014.