Hubble hints that 3 Earth-sized exoplanets may have substantial amounts of water The planets of the TRAPPIST-1 system are promising candidates in the search for extraterrestrial life. Aug 31, 2017 NASA
Big Bang: Scientists have a new theory that black holes filled the universe with light The early universe was a dark place where a hot soup of gas trapped all light. Aug 31, 2017
Gas-guzzling bacteria could help eradicate methane emissions New research shows how methanotrophs could have a major role to play in tackling global warming. Aug 31, 2017 Climate Change
Photosynthesis discovery could lead to more efficient solar cells Solar energy remains our cleanest and most abundant energy source. Aug 30, 2017
Volcanoes caused dramatic ancient global warming event The new findings could shed light on modern climate change. Aug 30, 2017 Climate Change
Nasa's Cassini spacecraft will plunge into Saturn to prevent humanity destroying alien life After nearly 20 years in space, the probe is coming to the end of its mission. Aug 30, 2017 NASA
Alzheimer's: Landmark study unravels secrets of how brain cells degenerate The research could have huge implications for treating and preventing the disease. Aug 29, 2017
Nasa's new Mars mission InSight hopes to uncover the mysteries of the Red Planet's interior InSight is set for launch in May 2018. Aug 29, 2017 NASA
Ancient bones provide scientists with clues to why woolly rhinos went extinct Researchers have stumbled across a new piece of evidence which shines a light on the mystery. Aug 29, 2017
A 132 million-year-old sea monster has been identified as a new species The marine reptile is the earliest of its kind to be discovered. Aug 28, 2017 Dinosaurs
Record-breaking galaxy 5 billion light-years away shines light on how magnetism formed The galaxy's magnetic field is the most distant ever recorded. Aug 28, 2017
Statins 'strikingly' lower rate of breast cancer and mortality, study of one million women finds Rsearch provides some of the strongest evidence yet for effectiveness of statins in reducing breast cancer rates. Aug 28, 2017
How do shark teeth bite? In a milestone study, researchers sought to find out exactly how shark teeth help the animal to kill. Sep 9, 2016 Sharks
200 million-year-old 'monster snake' reptile identified as new species Vivaron haydeni lived in what is now the US state of New Mexico during the Triassic Period. Sep 9, 2016
Flashbulb memory: New experiences boost memory formation, say scientists Attention-grabbing experiences activate chemicals in parts of the brain crucial in forming new memories. Sep 9, 2016
Can getting enough exercise moderate alcohol's lethal effects? Scientists compared how physical activity affected association between alcohol intake and death from all causes. Sep 8, 2016 Cancer
A tenth of world's wilderness has been lost since 1990s The area lost amounts are equivalent to half the size of the Amazon rainforest. Sep 8, 2016 Conservation Climate Change
A globular cluster of stars could be concealing hundreds of undiscovered black holes The new finding upends traditional theories about how black holes form. Sep 8, 2016 NASA
New species of crab found hiding in plain sight in Chinese pet market The crab, named Yuebeipotamon calciatile, is also the first of an entirely new genus. Sep 8, 2016
Opening patient's skull after traumatic brain injury reduces risk of death Craniectomy involves the surgical removal of parts of the patient's skull. Sep 7, 2016