Strange 'spirit of the water' reptile from dinosaur age discovered in the Volga River The pliosaur was a more gentle relative of its large and fearsome cousins. Jun 16, 2017 Dinosaurs
This is the only creature that looks just like solid gold – now scientists know why Dazzling jewel scarabs are related to the scarabs worshipped in Ancient Egypt. Jun 16, 2017
Looking into the heart of a volcano: We are a step closer to predicting devastating eruptions Now we know what a volcano's magma looks like in the years before it erupts. Jun 15, 2017
Siberia 9,000BC: Secrets revealed on how hieroglyphics were carved into the oldest statue in the world The imposing Shigir Idol is 5.3 metres tall. Jun 15, 2017
West Antarctica: An area of ice twice the size of California has turned to slush The melting was caused by an incredibly strong El Niño event, predicted to become more common with climate change. Jun 15, 2017 Climate Change
Why do we get food cravings? Brain 'switch' discovered that could lead to weight loss therapies Tapping into this circuit could reduce the urge to overeat. Jun 14, 2017 Obesity
'Mega-turkeys' the size of kangaroos lived in Australia 2 million years ago – and they could fly Fossils discovered in southern Australia reveal that the enormous bird was capable of flight. Jun 14, 2017
'Real' fake tan created that makes skin darker without UV or dye No sunbathing, sunbed or weird-smelling bottle tans required. That is, if it doesn't turn out to be toxic. Jun 13, 2017
Loneliness is an evolutionary response that's meant to help us, but it backfires in modern society Feeling lonely can make people more focused on their own needs rather than those of others. Jun 13, 2017
'Super-fungus' carrying spider venom and scorpion toxins can kill malaria-carrying mosquitoes The genetically engineered fungus can kill a mosquito with a single spore. Jun 13, 2017
Poorer women are more stressed in pregnancy, which causes brain abnormalities in their children Health inequalities start before a child is even born. Jun 12, 2017 Pregnancy
How a protein-rich breakfast makes you more easy-going People were more annoyed by an unfair deal if they'd had a high-carb breakfast. Jun 12, 2017
More than a quarter of the world's population is overweight or obese Being overweight may be almost as risky as being obese in terms of risk of death. Jun 12, 2017 Obesity
'Probably the closest you'll ever get to the Amazon rainforest': VR tour of the lungs of the planet How virtual reality is helping conservationists in the fight to halt deforestation of the Amazon? Jun 9, 2017 VR Conservation
3,000-year-old copper mask found in mass grave is oldest ever discovered in South America The mask was found in a grave with 14 children, women and men. Jun 9, 2017
Feeling sleepy? Brain circuit controlling sleep and waking discovered, offering hope for insomnia cure People who are excessively sleepy could have poorly functioning DNRDA cells in the brain. Jun 8, 2017
Buried treasure: 2,500-year-old hoard of bronze bracelets unearthed in Poland The hoard was buried to prevent it being stolen in 500 BCE, but the owner never returned. Jun 8, 2017
Origin of Homo sapiens: First modern humans evolved 100,000 years earlier than we thought The earliest humans looked just like us, but their brains were quite different. Jun 7, 2017
Can you read someone's mind from looking at their eyes? Genes linked to empathy discovered Women tend to be slightly better at spotting what someone else is thinking or feeling from just their eyes. Jun 7, 2017