Jar of 4,000-year-old decapitated toads discovered in Canaanite tomb Excavation of a burial site in Jerusalem also yielded exotic myrtle and date pollen. Sep 28, 2017
After 15 years in a vegetative state, surgical implant allows patient to regain consciousness The therapy will be trialled on other patients in a vegetative or minimally conscious state. Sep 25, 2017
A quarter of cancer patients use cannabis to feel better, where it's legal Three-quarters of cancer patients would like to hear more about cannabis from their doctors. Sep 25, 2017 Cancer
'Suicide headaches' drive patients to try LSD and magic mushrooms to stop the pain The psychedelic drugs have a similar structure to medications used to treat cluster headache. Sep 22, 2017
Suicidal thoughts linked to brain inflammation in people with depression Depression closely tied up with inflammation in the body and brain. Sep 22, 2017
Mystery of how deadly poison frogs never accidentally kill themselves finally solved Tiny but deadly poison frogs have a clever way to stop themselves falling prey to their own venom. Sep 21, 2017
Sexual touching can trigger earlier puberty Touching rats' genitals made them grow into sexually mature adults sooner. Sep 21, 2017
The ancient abandoned city Teotihuacan was designed in a remarkably modern way Entire city was planned on a carefully thought-through grid system. Sep 21, 2017
Hidden treasure trove of Osiris, Ptah and Sphinx idols discovered in Ancient Egyptian temple The figurines were found in the temple of Ptah. Sep 21, 2017
Ancient Mayans playing ball pictured on remarkable 1,300-year-old stone panels Foreign and local rulers played the game. Sep 21, 2017
Duck penises grow bigger when there are more males around The lesser scaup rises to the challenge of competition by growing a larger penis. Sep 20, 2017
Cannabis and rough sex gave a woman spontaneous orgasms for weeks It was the weed - not the sex - that led to the recurring orgasms. Sep 20, 2017
The crime gene: Should bad genetics mean a shorter sentence for criminals? Lawyers are increasingly arguing that 'violent' genes mean people aren't always responsible for their actions. Sep 20, 2017
How the Earth filled with oxygen 2.4 billion years ago, allowing life to take off The amount of free oxygen on the planet skyrocketed, making the planet ideal for complex life. Sep 18, 2017
Long-lost Rongorongo inscriptions revisited – what were the people of Easter Island saying? Rongorongo system of writing emerged independently of all others in the world. Sep 18, 2017
The Scythians of ancient Siberia were terrifying warriors – their only weaknesses were booze and weed Scythians were fond of horses, fighting, gold and getting high on hemp seeds. Sep 16, 2017 Gold
Men's faces are more attractive to women after they listen to music Listening to complex music really can make a man's face look more appealing. Sep 15, 2017
Two parents' fight to set up the largest ever magic mushroom trial for depression is nearly over Their son developed treatment-resistant depression at university. Sep 15, 2017
Strange 430-million-year-old starfish ancestor that uses legs to breathe and eat discovered No other creature has ever had legs quite like this one. Sep 14, 2017
New species of ferocious 20ft crocodile discovered in 95-million-year-old fossil The fearsome crocodile lived among the dinosaurs during the Cretaceous Period. Sep 14, 2017 Dinosaurs