Capuchin monkeys create sharp tools - just as prehistoric humans did millions of years ago
By pounding two stones against one another, the monkeys create sharp-edged flakes.
We are eating mammals to extinction
Unsustainable practices are driving mammals to extinction and threatening human food security in the long run.
Ancient cave art reveals mystery hybrid species that gave rise to modern European bison
Combined findings from DNA records and prehistoric cave-art allows researchers to retrace the elusive bovine footsteps.
Why is it so hard to find an effective drug treatment for autism?
Autism's causes are not yet clear which makes it hard to find an appropriate drug treatment for the condition.
'Spectacular' 14,500-year-old lion etchings discovered in depth of Spanish cave
Thirty animal figures and strange shapes are set in stone on the walls of Armintxe cave.
Smoking too much marijuana increases the risk of broken bones
Heavy marijuana users have lower bone density and risk developing osteoporosis later on.
The length of your fingers can predict whether you are athletic or anxious
Testosterone exposure in the womb impacts finger length as well as your athletic and spatial abilities.
Pyramids of Egypt reveal new secrets after extensive scanning mission
After one year, the ScanPyramids project has yielded its first results.
HIV 'cured' in monkeys with antibody therapy leading to undectable levels of virus
An antibody known as anti-alpha4/beta7 has led monkeys to control infection even after two years.
This is what would happen if Antarctica melted
Global warming will increase the risk of Antarctica melting and scientists want to know how ecosystems would react.
Why Martian moon Phobos looks like the Death Star in Star Wars
Scientists have come up with new simulations to explain how the satellite's large Stickney crater was formed.
Hurricane Matthew uncovers US Civil War artefacts - but they must be destroyed
Wind and waves revealed 19th century cannonballs under a South Carolina beach - but they are blown up for safety reasons.
More than 200 new craters have formed on Moon at a rapid rate
Images captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft suggest new craters form quickly.
How movies can change the fight against female genital mutilation
Films that promote change from within communities are more effective.
Oldest bird vocal organ sheds light on how dinosaurs sounded
The syrinx dates back to more than 66 million years ago and would have been used to produce goose-like honks.
Famous terracotta army reveals signs of foreign presence in China before Marco Polo
China's famous terracotta army bears signs of Ancient Greek influence suggesting European presence in China before Marco Polo.
Could antidepressants in pregnancy increase the risk of speech disorders in babies?
Taking antidepressants while pregnant may increase the risk of children developing speech disorders.
Toughest animal in the world? Why naked mole rats don't feel pain
Naked mole rats do not feel certain types of pain - a potential evolutionary process to adapt to their crowded colonies.
New method to study hallucinations causes us to see 'pale grey blobs'
Scientists have tested a method using white light to induce and measure hallucinations in the lab.
'Extinct' goddess of the Yangtze dolphin 'spotted' after 10 years
The Yangtze River dolphin was declared extinct a decade ago, but conservationists now claim to have seen it.
Extreme floods will be three times more likely in New York City by 2100
Flooding will become more widespread even if hurricanes don't strike New York, due to rising sea levels.
Astronauts heading to Mars risk developing dementia from cosmic rays
Exposure to cosmic rays during deep space travel may damage the brains of astronauts.
Over 40 mysterious shipwrecks have been discovered in the depths of the Black Sea
An international expedition has identified the remains of ancient ships – some of which had never been seen before.
Deep sea corals reveal how the world emerged from the Ice Age 18,000 years ago
Corals help scientists reconstruct uranium records from past 50,000 years and associated ice melt.
How MDMA can help patients suffering from PTSD
On World Mental Health Day, IBTimes UK looks at the effects of MDMA on patients with PTSD.
Mysterious rune stone from Viking Ages re-emerges after two centuries
The long-lost rune stone from 1,000 years ago has been discovered near a church in Sweden.
Could exoplanet Proxima b be covered by a 'large ocean'?
Simulations of the exoplanet's composition and radius show that it might harbour a large ocean.
Discovery of stem cell signals paves way for treatment of facial deformities
Calcium participates in the process that turns stem cells into bone cells.
Watch shooting stars illuminate the sky during the Draconid meteor shower
On 7 October, the celestial event will be observed by astronomy enthusiasts around the world.
How are scientists getting better at forecasting volcanic eruptions?
New tools and closer monitoring of volcanic gas emissions makes it easier to predict eruptions.
