Fears of bubonic plague outbreak as Siberian boy fights Black Death after skinning a marmot
Vaccines have been rushed to a remote Siberian region to prevent an outbreak.
Musical preferences are cultural rather than wired in the brain
Exposure to western music may have shaped our preference for consonant chords.
Tomb in Giza Pyramid is protected by a 'primitive machine' built by the ancient Egyptians
Archaeologists have digitally reconstructed the defence system protecting the king's chamber.
Vaccine for Alzheimer's disease could be available in just a few years
The new vaccine could prevent and even reverse the disease.
Secret to losing weight? Don't replace foods you like with ones you don't
To stick to their diet, people should focus on eating healthy food they enjoy.
Amazon rainforest has so many trees, it will be more than 300 years before we discover them all
More than 4,000 rare trees could possibly be identified, boosting conservation efforts.
Red hair gene variant linked to more skin cancer mutations
People with red hair and pale skin are more likely to develop skin cancer mutations which sustain the disease.
Theresa May: How the new Prime Minister manages her Type 1 diabetes
May was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2013, which has not stopped her political career.
Telipogon diabolicus: Weird species of Colombian orchid resembles a devil's head
The heart of the flower looks like a demon's head staring back at onlookers.
Lupus: Why non-Europeans are at greater risk of autoimmune disease linked to genes
Genes appear to play a large role in the development of lupus with 10 new loci identified.
Is pomegranate a superfruit? Anti-ageing properties revealed after exposure to gut bacteria
Molecules in the fruit react with gut bacteria in animals to create anti-ageing compound.
Bipolar disorder unexpectedly linked to brain's reward system
The striatum could be a key area involved in bipolar disorder, opening an avenue for new treatments
Sucking your thumb or biting your nails might be good for your health
Allergic sensitivity may be reduced in people who have these 'bad habits'.
Secret to a long and healthy life? Centenarians ward off illness until the very last years of their lives
In contrast to people who die earlier, centenarians only fall sick at tail end of life.
Boredom linked to political extremism
Boredom could potentially have an impact on the political climate and the results of elections
HIV epidemic continues to disproportionately affect gay men across the globe
Scientists say a better access to PrEP could reverse this trend.
Facebook addict? Shy and vulnerable narcissists more likely to be dependent on social media
These 'vulnerable narcissists' are more insecure and avoid face-to-face interactions.
Can ketamine prevent alcohol relapse? Drug's antidepressant effects could help alcoholics
Study will assess if abstinent alcoholics can benefit from a conjunction of ketamine and psychotherapy.
Mystery virus from herpes family could explain infertility in thousands of women
The virus, from the herpesvirus family, may be the reason why women struggle to conceive.
Ode to a Grecian Urn: Oldest known Greek vase with asphalt discovered in Taman Peninsula
The Greek ornamental vase appears to date back to the 5th century BC.
Intermittent explosive disorder: How poor brain connections can cause sudden rage
IED can be caused by an impaired reading of social situations, scientists discover
Belgium: Cannibal Neanderthals butchered one another and made tools from bones
45,000-year-old bone remains in caves of Goyet point to Neanderthals eating their dead.
Global killer viral hepatitis causes more deaths than HIV and malaria
Most of deaths caused by hepatitis B and C with lack of affordable treatment worsening situation.
Ancient Brazilians carried out home improvements on pit houses
Archaeological excavations suggest continuous human presence for more than two centuries.
Marijuana: Long-term cannabis use dampens brain's response to reward and increases risk of addiction
Findings suggest that smoking marijuana could lead to addiction in the long term.
Bornean Orangutans now listed as 'critically endangered' on IUCN red list
Habitat loss, forest fires and illegal hunting have driven the species to the brink of extinction.
HIV pandemic: Two senior doctors call on NHS England to fund preventive drug Truvada
Though Truvada is safe and effective against an HIV infection, NHS England doesn't fund it.
Diet higher in unsaturated fats linked with lower risk of early death
Unsaturated plant-based fats have a protective effect, preventing individuals from dying early.
Israel: Ancient shaman woman's grave discovered consecrated with leopard, eagle and tortoise bones
Unique animal offerings were found in the grave, highlighting the special status of the deceased.
Alaska volcano alert: Pavlof shows signs of activity after spectacular March eruption
Following eruptions in March and in May, the volcano is still showing signs of unrest.
