Siege of Leningrad survivors 'had genetic mutation to slow their metabolism'
Russian scientist finds genes may have helped Leningrad siege survivors ward off starvation.
Genetically modified 'jellyfish lamb' accidentally ends up on dinner plates in France
Fluorescent lamb Ruby mistakenly eaten after being created for research purposes.
Highly invasive New Guinea flatworm found on mainland US for first time poses major threat
Platydemus manokwari identified in Florida and could spread across whole of mainland US.
Men who fall short of masculine ideals overcompensate with gender stereotypes
When their masculinity is threatened, men feel the need to reassert their gender.
Australia: Rare 6.3m Basking shark donated to science instead of being sold for its fins
Huge basking shark accidentally caught off Victoria will give valuable insight into species.
Sun emits M6.6 flare causing severe geomagnetic storm and beautiful auroras across the globe
Auroras expected across the globe as coronal mass ejection erupts from the sun.
Squatting in skinny jeans caused woman's legs to swell so much she lost feeling and movement
Woman suffers damage to nerve and muscle fibres after extended squatting in skinny jeans.
Developing brain connections make teenagers impatient and impulsive
Teenagers find it difficult to see the benefit for waiting longer for larger rewards.
Warning potentially scary images: Fearsome jaw of camel spider unveiled in 'visual atlas'
Scientists take a closer look at formidable camel spider jaws.
Great Chile earthquakes pushed land up over 3m since 1835
Up to 20% of earthquake induced uplift could be permanent
Stanford scientist: Sixth great mass extinction event is here with mankind on the hit list
Even conservative estimates show the world has entered a mass extinction event.
International Yoga Day: How practising reduces stress, anxiety, depression and more
Research shows wide ranging benefits from practising yoga.
Chris Packham: Paranoia about the dangerous outdoors is absurd – get over it
One in 14 people will not see a moment's sunlight on the summer solstice this year.
Ancient Egypt: 8 million mummified puppies and dogs discovered by god of death temple
Catacomb next to temple of Anubis contains millions of mummified dogs, study finds.
Charleston shooting: What is the motivation behind a 'hate crime' and why isn't it terrorism?
What could motivate people to carry out hate crimes?
Direct evidence of 'key ingredient' for first life on Earth identified
Scientists find first evidence showing how primordial proteins were able to develop into life.
Kangaroos are southpaw boxers: Marsupial study reveals left-handed preference
Kangaroos are lefties showing 'true handedness' is not unique to primates.
Malaria: Compound discovered that could lead to highly effective $1 single dose treatment
Antimalarial compound is effective against multiple life-cycle stages and can reduce transmission.
Asymmetric dust cloud circling the moon will wipe Neil Armstrong footprints from lunar surface
Moon's lopsided dust cloud gets denser during meteor showers like Geminids.
Third of world's groundwater basins being drained - and we don't know when they will run out
Earth's largest groundwater basins are running out of water because of humans.
Tiny octopus is so cute scientists want to call it Adorabilis
'Flapjack' octopus is seven inches in diameter and has webbed arms.
If Earth hit the surface of a black hole 'it would become a hologram copy and continue to exist'
Theoretical physicist says we would not notice if Earth was captured by a black hole.
Brimstone underworld: 90% of Earth's sulphur is in its core
Earth's sulphur core gives clues to formation of the planet 4.6 billion years ago.
Watching videos of cats on the internet really does make you happier
Scientists find watching cats boosts viewers' energy and positive emotions.
Hypersonic flight communication blackouts potentially eliminated with redesigned antenna
Scientists propose antenna that would maintain communication with hypersonic flights.
Nasa: Watch scientists discuss hunt for alien life live online
Watch live stream of 2015 Astrobiology Science Conference in Chicago online.
Search for alien life: Mars and moons of Jupiter and Saturn best bet for extraterrestrial discovery
Scientists are currently looking for alien life on Mars and the moons of Jupiter and Saturn
Nepal 7.8 earthquake 'bounced' Mount Everest 3cm to the south west
Mount Everest normally moves 4cm per year to the north east.
4K Ultra HD video from ISS released by Nasa shows world in unprecedented detail
Nasa unveils 4K Ultra High-Definition video from the International Space Station.
MERS outbreak: Experimental blood plasma treatment being carried out at South Korean hospitals
South Korea Ministry of Health announces experimental treatment as death toll rises to 19.
