Postojna Cave: Slovenian 'dragon' hatches from rare clutch of olm eggs
Rare egg-hatching in the depths of Postojna Cave leads to birth of baby olm, a blind breed of salamander.
Nanoparticles may be key to universal vaccine against cancer
A vaccine made of nanoparticles has shown promising results in cancerous mice and in three melanoma patients.
Multiple Sclerosis: Genetic mutation identified as cause of rapidly progressive MS
Genetic mutation identified as causing rapidly progressive form of multiple sclerosis in two families.
Lesbian and gay sex in America doubles as Millennial attitudes promote acceptance
A survey of American adults has found they are now more tolerant and likely to engage in same-sex behaviour.
Mystery fossils discovered dating back 360-million-years in South Africa
Fossils from the Devonian era have been discovered, boosting knowledge of what nature was like millions of years ago.
Alzheimer's disease: Brain-blood barrier leakage linked to cognitive decline
A breakdown in this barrier is characteristic of early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Sharing drinking pictures on social media may indicate an alcohol problem
People who publish their alcohol consumption online are more at risk of developing a drinking problem.
Was St Paul's Road to Damascus vision an epileptic fit? 'God conversation' recorded in Israeli patient
The brain activity of an epileptic patient was recorded as he went through a delusional religious conversation.
First evidence of South East Asian colonisation of Madagascar during Middle Ages found in ancient crops
Ancient crops bring concrete proof of an South East Asian colonisation of Madagascar.
Pregnant women smoking linked to altered brain structure and newborn behavioural problems
Scientists pinpoint alterations to DNA in pregnant smokers.
The pill may potentially increase the risk of blood clots and pulmonary embolism
Third generation pills potentially increases the risk of pulmonary embolism while those containing levonorgestrel decrease it.
13 Indonesian bird species at risk of extinction as a result of intensive pet trade
Thirteen species of birds have been identified as threatened by the pet trade in Indonesian islands.
Malleodectes mirabilis: Strange snail-eating marsupial existed in Australia 15 million years ago
A carnivorous Marsupial living millions of years ago has been identified as a 'snail-eater'.
14,000-year-old paintings of animals discovered in Spain's Atxurra cave
Palaeolithic paintings and engravings in a cave, discovered in 1929, have just been identified.
Traces of ancient Ice Age discovered at Mars' North Pole
Radar data of Mars suggest an Ice Age could have taken place on the planet.
Skin cancer: Molecule TZD appears to kill melanoma cells
A molecule has been synthesised to act against cancerous cells of patients with melanomas.
Anxiety, ADHD and OCD: Workaholics more prone to psychiatric and behavioural problems
People deemed workaholics appear more vulnerable to psychiatric and behavioural disorders.
Global economic crisis linked to 260,000 cancer-related deaths
Data collected during the economic crisis suggest a rise in cancer-related mortality in the OECD.
Phoenician 'Young Man of Byrsa' found in Carthage had European ancestry, ancient DNA reveals
Ancient DNA of a Phoenician man reveals he probably had European ancestors.
Bruniquel cave: Mystery structures created from stalagmites point to complex Neanderthal society
Mysterious 176,000-year-old structures in Bruniquel cave indicate multi-skilled Neanderthals.
Chimpanzees and bonobos take turns to speak when having 'conversations'
Apes communicate very much like humans, taking turn to participate in the conversation.
Drink-spiking: Sexual assault just one of motives behind drugging drinks
Though sexual assault often happens in the context of drink-spiking, other motives may lie behind drugging.
HMP Wandsworth: The challenges of providing healthcare in the UK's biggest prison
Provision of healthcare to offenders is a basic human right. But how is this achieved in UK's biggest prison?
Incredible video shows flash of lightning striking Earth in super-slow motion
Scientists in Florida have captured a flash of lightning on high-speed camera, with impressive results.
Marijuana: THC alters DNA potentially leading to mutations that can be passed to children
Scientific literature suggests THC can alter DNA structure during cell division, leading to new diseases.
Lady Sattjeni: Coffin and remains of 'powerful' ancient Egyptian woman discovered
In Egypt, archaeologists find coffin of powerful Sattjeni lady.
Anders Breivik: Why extreme beliefs can be mistaken for psychosis
Anders Breivik killed 77 for his beliefs but has not been diagnosed as psychotic.
Everest deaths: What is mountain sickness and what happens to your body at high altitudes?
Following three Mount Everest deaths in three days, IBTimes UK looks at high-altitude sickness.
Smoking during pregnancy linked to higher risk of schizophrenia in children
Smoking while pregnant can increase the odds of giving birth to a schizophrenic child.
China: Evidence of sophisticated beer-brewing 5,000 years ago
5,000 years ago, beer could have been brewed in China using barley and other cereals.
