Global Warming: 2014 Will be Hottest Year Ever Recorded, NOAA Announces
Experts say this year will be the hottest since records began in 1880.
Ancient Canyon Discovered Buried Under South Tibet River
Discovery of ancient canyon rules out popular theories of formation of Himalayas.
Rare Brain Worms from Far East Discovered in UK for First Time Living in Man's Head
Genome of tapeworm removed from UK resident's brain sequenced for first time.
Ancient Egyptian Spell Book to Cure Possession by Evil Spirits Deciphered
Scientists decipher 1,300-year-old handbook from Egypt.
Mýrdalsjökull Ice Cap: Iceland's Katla Volcano 'Due a Big Eruption'
Before and after photos of Mýrdalsjökull ice cap show shrinking over 30 years.
Sneaky Seals Listen to Fish Tag 'Dinner Bells' For Easy Meal
Seals have learned to listen to scientific equipment to score a free meal.
Yoga and Meditation 'Reduce Risk of Depression in Pregnant Women by 40%'
Mindfulness techniques protect pregnant women against depression, study finds.
Volcanic Eruptions 'Aid Slowdown in Global Warming'
Small volcanic eruptions contribute to global cooling phenomenon, scientists find.
China's Terracotta Army Modelled on Real Soldiers, Scans Reveal
Archaeologists use imaging technique to solve long-held mystery about Terracotta Army.
Mental Health and Asylum: 'Public Must Realise How Horrible Detention Centres Are'
Asylum seeker tells of his experience in detention as doctors call for system overhaul.
Why Everyone Has Fallen Back in Love With Space Travel
The world has rekindled its love affair with all things space.
'Distinct Species' Neanderthals Killed Off by Humans, Not Cold
Experts say Neanderthals were not a sub-species of modern humans.
Sun's Magnetic Field 'Pulling' Lightning Towards UK
Lightning strikes increase by 50% thanks to Sun "bending" Earth's magnetic field.
Rosetta Mission: Philae 'Sniffed' Building Blocks of Life Before Hibernation
Philae was able to conduct experiments before its batteries died.
Australian Horror Story: Thousands of Dying Bats Dropping from Trees amid Heatwave
Stench of rotting bats in streets sparks fear of public health emergency.
Cannabis Extracts 'Drastically Reduce' Brain Tumour Size
Study finds cannabis has 'dramatic effect' on brain cancers.
Poorest People Have Fewer Teeth than Richest, Study Finds
Poorest people in society have eight less teeth than richest by the age of 70.
Fears Russia Has Launched Satellite-Destroying Mission Ignited Over Mystery Object 2014-28E
Mystery object launched by Russian military now being monitored by US military.
GPS and Atomic Clocks Used to Detect Dark Matter in Space-Time Fabric
US and Canadian scientists say GPS can be used to detect and measure dark matter.
Collapse of Bronze Age Society Not Linked with Climate Change, Scientists Prove
Bronze Age collapse was previously thought to have been caused by shift in climate.
Woolly Mammoth Cloning Debate Reignited by South Korean 'De-Extinction' Scientists
Documentary explores idea of bringing the woolly mammoth back to life.
Bird Flu Explained: Strains, Spread and Christmas Risk as Virus Identified on Yorkshire Duck Farm
Defra updates guidance on avian influenza as first case detected in UK since 2008.
Rosetta Mission Test Results Expected as First Images of Philae Comet Landing Released
First images of Philae's landing on comet 67P released by ESA
UK Weather Alert: Dreaded 'Polar Vortex' Not Bringing Snow Misery Anytime Soon
Met Office spokesperson says six feet of snow is not on the cards.
D-Day for Philae: 'It is Time to Take Risks with Comet Lander'
ESA experts say Philae's battery could be dead within hours.
Infanticide: Promiscuous Females Protecting Young Leads to Males with Giant Testis
Females have many mates to ensure males do not know the offsprings' paternity.
Global Warming to Cause 'Explosive Thunderstorms' With 50% Increase in Lightning
Climate models suggest US will see 50% increase in lightning strikes before 2100
Photos from Inside 'End of the World' Siberian Crater as Scientists Seek to Solve Mystery
Scientists descend into newly-formed crater on Yamal Peninsula in northern Siberia.
Philae Sends First Panoramic View of Comet as Landing Location Remains a Mystery
Stephan Ulamec confirms lander jumped 1km into air after first impact with comet.
Rosetta: Philae Sends Back First Photo from Comet Surface After Successful Landing
Philae has sent its first selfie after landing safely on comet 67P.
