Tim Peake reveals space debris cracked window of International Space Station Tim Peake shares image of window chipped by a tiny, fast-moving fragment. May 13, 2016
Scalp bacteria to blame for embarrassing dandruff An imbalance of scalp bacteria leads to severe dandruff, scientists have discovered. May 12, 2016
PTSD: Fat hormone involved in risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder Study in mice shows low levels of adiponectin impedes their ability to overcome fear. May 12, 2016
Climate change: Extreme African heatwaves may spark 'humanitarian crisis of unknown dimensions' Scientists warn Africa could experience four extreme heatwaves annually by 2075 due to geographical location. May 12, 2016 Climate Change
Mystery behind vast mounds spanning South America's wetlands solved Regularly-shaped mounds covering a vast landscape are made by earthworm excrement. May 11, 2016
Mystery bend in Hawaiian-Emperor seamount caused by movement near Earth's core Unusual bend in Hawaiian-Emperor seamount is not seen anywhere else on Earth May 11, 2016 Volcano
World's oldest axe discovered in Australia is 49,000-years-old The world's oldest axe was created just after humans colonised Australia 50,000 years ago. May 10, 2016
'Virtual heart' predicts risk of sudden cardiac death from arrhythmia Scientists can develop a computer model of a patient's heart, and test their risk of developing arrhythmia. May 10, 2016
Ancient 'killer walrus' was not the bone-crunching beast scientists had believed Scientists suggest Pelagiarctos thomasi ate small animals rather than large marine creatures and sea birds. May 10, 2016 Palaeontology
Yellow fever poised to become global health emergency with WHO urged to take action Two academics say World Health Organization needs to tackle yellow fever outbreak as matter of urgency. May 10, 2016
Artificial skin that removes wrinkles and restores youth created by scientists A synthetic skin can tighten area under the eyes and has a better elasticity than real skin. May 9, 2016
Earth's mantle moves ten times faster than previously thought Over five to ten million years, the Earth's surface can move up and down by as much as 5km May 9, 2016 Climate Change
Manchester City: From Macclesfield to Madrid - One fan's perspective on an incredible journey IBTimes UK reporter Matt Atherton describes life as a City fan, before they head to Madrid. May 4, 2016 Manchester City FC Champions League Premier League
Climate change: Middle East and North Africa to become uninhabitable forcing mass migration Extreme temperatures will force millions of people to leave vast areas of the world. May 3, 2016 Climate Change
Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela is lightning capital of the world Lake Maracaibo has more than 230 lightning flashes per square kilometre every year. May 3, 2016 Storm NASA
Madagascar: Three new species of mouse lemur discovered Study found three new species of mouse lemur in Madagascar; the smallest primates in the world. May 3, 2016
Three potentially habitable planets offer best chance of finding alien life Scientists found at least two planets lying in the 'habitable zone' of their system, just 40 light years away. May 2, 2016
Ultra-luminous x-ray sources seen spewing out gas at a quarter of the speed of light Gas is being expelled from the centre of two ultra-luminous x-ray sources in nearby galaxies. Apr 29, 2016
Eating chocolate every day 'reduces risk of heart disease' 100g of chocolate every day could have health benefits by reducing the risk of high blood sugar. Apr 29, 2016
Condoms in porn encourage men to practise safer sex Pornography could be used a protective measure in reducing the spread of STDs. Apr 28, 2016