Jupiter's Ghost: ESA astronomers capture image of dying star's planetary nebula
Image shows a star shedding outer layers 3,000 light years away and offers glimpse of how our sun will die.
Titan Krios: The insanely powerful $4m 3D microscope that could unravel cancer's secrets
Monash University has installed the FEI Titan Krios, which shows molecules in incredibly sharp 3D.
Climate change: Low CO2 emissions tax possible if clean technology is also implemented
Researchers say global prices of greenhouse gas emissions can drop if clean technology comes into play.
Modern humans spared from some cancers as primates evolved to use weapons
Humans have fewer remnants of ancient viral DNA in their genes as primates stopped biting during conflicts.
Poland: Huge 2,000-year-old Iron Age necropolis discovered with two 'princely' tombs
Over 120 burials have been found of the Przeworsk culture, an ancient tribe in the Iron Age and Roman period
Crohn's and sickle cell anaemia evolved to protect Neanderthals from deadly diseases
Scientists believe genomes developed health conditions in order to protect our ancestors from worse ones.
Here's what lightning strikes look like from space [Video]
ESA's video shows multiple lightning strikes in Romania as seen on the International Space Station.
Chinese man invents a petrol-powered robot horse [Video]
Chinese inventor Su Daocheng has built a robotic horse inspired by Three Kingdoms chancellor Zhuge Liang.
Long-term marijuana use does not 'significantly affect' lungs
Researchers found that lifetime use of cannabis can irritate airways but doesn't change lung function.
Tracking specific pieces of DNA can reveal how natural genetic mutations occur
Scientists figure out method to label and track DNA in order to identify which enzyme causes an error.
Missing link to 80-year-old physics theory explains Earth's magnetic field
Researchers say the original theory that thermal convection can drive magnetic-field generation is correct.
Money doesn't make you happy, but it can make you less sad
Psychologists say having money in the bank can decrease sadness, but happiness still can't be bought
Graphene: Reversible method of magnetic doping paves way for use as semiconductor
A new non-destructive method of inducing magnetism in graphene preserves its electronic properties
Stem cells that can grow human hair created by scientists raising hope of cure
New stem cell method means hair growth isn't tied to the number of hair follicles a person has.
Spider weaves electrically charged silk that can teach scientists about nano-scale filaments
Oxford University researchers are trying to figure out how to make nano-scale synthetic filaments.
Queen Anne's Revenge shipwreck: Medical supplies show pirate Blackbeard cared for crew
A syringe to treat syphilis and a rectal pump have been found aboard the Queen Anne's Revenge.
Revolutionary lensless orbiting space telescope will be 1,000 times sharper than Hubble
University of Colorado Boulder researchers are developing the orbiting Aragoscope for Nasa.
Chinese man creates world's tallest 3D-printed building and a villa in just 10 months
Ma Yihe has 3D-printed a five-story residential building and a villa out of recycled concrete in 10 months.
Desert tawny owl: New species of bird discovered in Israel
Middle Eastern birds thought to be Hume's owl are actually a completely separate species
Painkiller discovered in coffee that is stronger than morphine and lasts longer
Brazilian researchers have accidentally discovered a new painkiller from proteins found in coffee
Spain: Don Quixote author Cervantes' remains 'discovered' in Madrid
After a nine-month search, archaeologists believe they might have found Miguel de Cervantes' grave.
NHS launches £10m plan to attract new GPs and encourage existing doctors to retire later
The NHS says there is an urgent GP workforce crisis as doctors leave the profession and training places go unfilled
Egypt: Oldest known gospel found in mummy mask - what's really going on?
Roberta Mazza and Craig Evans debate over whether priceless artefacts should be dismantled.
Rome: Colosseum's 'ancient seating plan' revealed
Archaeologists have discovered Roman numerals engraved on the arches in the Colosseum.
Why Russians and Malaysians are more likely to conquer Mount Everest or will die trying
Researchers say cultural baggage could impact performance in flying aeroplanes and climbing mountains.
Doomsday Clock at 3 minutes to midnight due to global warming and rising nuclear tensions
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists says global catastrophe is imminent unless urgent action is taken.
Microsoft's HoloLens goggles mean Nasa scientists can work remotely on Mars
Nasa and Microsoft developing OnSight - software that lets scientists work remotely using Curiosity Rover.
Peru: First evidence of ancient bone surgery discovered with procedure on lower legs
Anthropologists have found a rare example of drilling to treat an infection on the lower legs.
Stephen Hawking's first wife Jane Wilde 'prayed to God' he would live as he mocked her faith
Jane Wilde admits in her memoir that religion helped her care for her atheist ex-husband Stephen Hawking.
Salt intake may not be linked to heart disease or death among old people
A new study says a bit more salt won't hurt older adults, but should this be taken with a pinch of salt?
