By Rebecca Morelle, Science reporter, BBC News

Ancient figs found in an archaeological site in the Jordan Valley may represent one of the earliest forms of agriculture, scientists report.The carbonised fruits date between 11,200 and 11,400 years old ( Read more... )

By Anna Horsbrugh Porter, Producer, The Wonderful World of Neem

The Neem tree grows prolifically throughout South Asia, especially in India, Sri Lanka and Burma.Its medicinal properties have been known about for thousands of years - Neem features in ancient Sanskrit texts - and its uses are so varied that this tree is called the "Village Pharmacy ( Read more... )