Why time seems to fly at the weekend but stretches on when we are bored
Subjective perceptions of the passing of time may be controlled in mice by dopamine-producing neurons.
Chinese Imperial site tells story of ancient animal sacrifices to the deities
A site used by Emperors to sacrifice animals has been uncovered in China.
It's official: Ketamine has an antidepressant effect
Drug found to improve the function of brain circuits involved in mood regulation.
Child mummy sheds light on the ancient history of deadly smallpox
The variola virus that causes smallpox diversified much later than scientists thought.
This is the smallest area of habitat giant pandas will need if they are to survive
Scientists have calculated that smallest area of habitat required for panda survival is 114.7sq km.
Lights offer a flicker of hope in the fight against Alzheimer's Disease
Restoring neuron synchrony may offer new hopes in the context of Alzheimer research.
Japanese submarines used against Pearl Harbor to reveal their secrets after 75 years
US scientists will live-stream dive intended to document the wreckage of mini-submarine.
How can trophy hunting promote lion conservation and make sure 'Cecil the Lion' never happens again?
A new report has found that well-managed and transparent trophy hunting could help conservation.
Longest-living sea animal sheds light on a thousand years of ocean history
The history of oceans and how they impact atmospheric climate is clearer thanks to the little quahog clam.
Ice Age hunters burned down Europe's forests by starting wildfires
This may be one of the earliest examples of humans altering their natural environment.
Running a little bit every day improves sperm quality - and men's chances of becoming fathers
Moderate activity on a regular basis means men are more likely to have better sperm.
Plant remains from the distant past tell the story of how cereal domestication began
Cereals were domesticated in Syria long before they appeared in Iraq or Iran.
Malaria ravaged the ancient Roman Empire 2,000 years ago
Skeletons buried at the time of the Roman Empire bear evidence of malaria caused by plasmodium parasites.
Where is the best city to live in Europe if you are disabled?
Chester was chosen as the best places to live by the city Access Award 2016.
Cloning ancient extinct bison sounds like sci-fi, but scientists hope to succeed within years
A bison tail preserved in permafrost could give scientists access to ancient bison DNA to use in their cloning work.
Want to smoke Hunter S Thompson's favourite weed? His widow is cloning his stash
The drug would be sold in US states where recreational cannabis is now legal.
Lascaux cave paintings still hide secrets more than 70 years after their discovery
On 15 December, a new site called Lascaux 4 will open its door to educate the public about the 20,000 years old paintings.
Sutton Hoo ship burial reveals we were trading with the Middle East 1,300 years ago
The black organic samples had incorrectly been identified as tar in the past.
New form of autism identified bringing fresh hopes of treatment
Rare mutations associated with autism help scientists learn about the conditions - and think about new treatments.
Gallery: Gruesome cannibal burials in pictures
Ancient burials in central Brazil suggest corpses were mutilated, defleshed and burnt after death
9,500-year-old burials in Brazil reveal mutilation of fresh corpses and cannibalism
Tooth removal, mutilations and cannibalism were potentially involved in ancient burial practices
Mystery mummified legs belong to Ramses II's favourite wife Queen Nefertari
The remains had been found in the queen's spectacular tomb, but it wasn't clear if they did belong to her.
'Magic mushroom' compound found to relieve depression in cancer patients
Cancer patients who receive a single dose of hallucinogenic drug psilocybin are less anxious six months on.
Why is it so hard to find a vaccine for HIV?
The first large HIV vaccine trial in seven years is set to start in South Africa - many others before have failed.
Beautifully crafted glass artefacts appeared in Ancient Egypt earlier than in Mesopotamia
Glass beads and vessels found in Mesopotamia were made later than previously thought, based on Egyptian creations.
Want to live longer? Here are the sports you should do
Tennis and swimming reduce the risk of cardiovascular death – more so than running or playing football.
Here's why you should never go to bed after an argument
When you sleep on it, an angry or traumatic memory is harder to let go of.
Muting the 'voices' in the heads of people with schizophrenia
Molecular process in the brain offers clues on how to silence the 'voices' in schizophrenia
Major Tom, can you see me? Here's why astronauts suffer from eye problems after long missions
Understanding what causes visual impairment in astronauts is key to mount a mission to Mars.
Shrine of St Olaf, Viking miracle maker and king, discovered in Norway
Mystery solved as burial place of king Olaf II Haraldsson, beatified in 1031, is dug up
