Ancient skulls tell new story of violence and bloody warfare in Mesopotamia
Violence was less widespread in Mesopotamia than in the rest of the Near East 5,200 years ago.
Scientists discover why it's harder for women in their 40s to get pregnant - egg defects
Scientists have identified a new factor that could help explain age-related infertility.
Fragment of King Khufu's ancient boat unearthed near Great Pyramid of Giza
This is the second vessel belonging to the Pharaoh discovered at the site.
Schloss Klessheim: Nazi past of Hitler's lavish Austrian palace uncovered by historians
Twenty paintings acquired by the Nazis during the war were identified in Klessheim Palace.
American badger burying a calf carcass four times its size has been captured on video
It's the first time a badger is seen burying such a large animal.
Ligers, tigons and liligers: All you need to know about big cat hybrids and why breeding them isn't a great idea
Ligers are the offspring of female tigers and male lions.
Insomnia linked to greater risk of heart attack and stroke
People who struggle falling asleep may be 27% more at risk of stroke or heart attack.
Why do women get recurrent cystitis after sex?
Scientists have identified a vaginal bacteria which may be to blame.
Rising temperatures increased conflicts and deadly violence in the ancient Maya world
A new quantitative analysis has revealed that temperatures, not droughts, increased warfare among the Maya.
Iconic comet will make its closest approach to Earth on April Fool's Day
You can watch the comet swing by our planet live online.
'Rogue' asteroid goes round the Sun and Jupiter the wrong way
The asteroid nicknamed Bee-Zed has so far managed to avoid a collision.
Beautifully carved Viking toy boat unearthed in old dried-up well on Norway's coast
The toy is 1,000 years old and suggests its owners were not so poor.
Stunning mosaics shed light on enigmatic past of Roman city in southern France
Until now, the city of Ucetia was only known by name and by a few isolated mosaic fragments.
Europe measles outbreak: All you need to know about the disease and how to protect yourself
More than 500 cases of measles have been reported in Europe in January.
Italy's Black Death cemetery reveals gruesome burial of pregnant mother and her fetus
The bubonic plague reached Genoa in the summer of 1347.
Mysterious moon volcano Ina is billions of years older than previous thought
Ina is the result of an eruption 3.5 billion years ago.
Man paralysed from neck down regains arm movement with innovative brain prosthesis
The patient was able to move his right arm to feed himself for the first time in eight years.
Eleven endangered elephants rescued from depths of muddy bomb crater in Cambodia
The elephants became stuck in a mud hole inside the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary.
Lead exposure in childhood linked to low IQ three decades on
There is now robust evidence that lead harms children's IQ and alters their behaviour.
HIV-positive adolescents are 6 to 12 times more likely to die than other teens
These young people often face more negative health outcomes than HIV patients in other age groups.
3,800-year-old tomb found in Egypt linked to brother of powerful governor of Elephantine
The discovery was made by the Spanish Archaeological Mission at Qubbet el-Hawa.
Giant ancient palace unearthed in Mexico was the ruler's home and the seat of government
The palace is the oldest ever excavated in Mexico's Valley of Oaxaca.
Bright stars form in super massive black hole blasts
Scientists have seen evidence of stars forming in extreme environments.
What primates eat predicts how big their brains will be
Feeding habits are more closely linked to brain size than social behaviours.
Are Tasmanian tigers really extinct? 'Sightings' in remote Queensland peninsula trigger new search
Scientists plan to do research in the Cape York Peninsula after 'sightings' of the extinct carnivore were reported.
Unprecedented discovery of 21 dinosaur tracks in Australia's Jurassic Park is 'globally unparalleled'
The tracks had been known for decades but no one had ever investigated them in depth.
Sleep apnoea treatment reduces urges to pee at night
Obstructive sleep apnoea is often associated with excessive urinating at nighttime.
Stem cell therapy gives hope to men with erectile dysfunction
The study is the first to use stem cells from fat cells to help men with the problem.
Unique statue of King Tut's grandmother unearthed at Amenhotep III mortuary temple
The Colossi of Memnon and Amenhotep III Temple Conservation Project had made yet another exciting discovery.
Ageing process reversed in mice – and Nasa wants the technology for its Mars mission
Scientists think they have found the mechanism responsible for DNA damage as we age.
