SCIENCE

How would and should scientists announce the discovery of alien life to the world?

The Mongol army for unknown reasons suddenly stopped invasion of Hungary in 1242.

Marine fossil analysis shows 70% of species wiped out after K-T mass extinction event.

'I'm in shock, I wish it weren't so,' says scientist.

Ancient DNA of a Phoenician man reveals he probably had European ancestors.

Female meerkats eat more when younger rivals gain weight and threaten social hierarchy.

Mysterious 176,000-year-old structures in Bruniquel cave indicate multi-skilled Neanderthals.

Apes communicate very much like humans, taking turn to participate in the conversation.

Scientists in Florida have captured a flash of lightning on high-speed camera, with impressive results.

Bigelow Expandable Activity Module will be inflated in first step towards deep-space habitats.

China is expected to launch the satellite into space in July.

In Egypt, archaeologists find coffin of powerful Sattjeni lady.

Monkeys observed eating bats raises concerns about disease transmission pathways.

Theoretical physicist says Bran's time travelling in Game of Thrones is 'utter craziness'.

Shelter Dogs in a Photo Booth features pictures of 100 dogs by Guinnevere Shuster, each accompanied by a short story about the dog's personality and history.

UK academy of science publishes Q&A guide dispelling myths and misconceptions about GM produce.

Members of the Harakmbut community were found have six times the suggested level of mercury.

The Portuguese shipwreck, dating back to 1533, is the oldest ever found in sub Saharan Africa.

North Yorkshire County Council approved a bid by Third Energy to extract shale gas.

Human babies are vulnerable, an evolutionary advantage to develop their parents' intelligence.

5,000 years ago, beer could have been brewed in China using barley and other cereals.

Releasing five trillion tonnes of CO2 emissions would result in global warming 'more profound' than estimated.

Big solar storms from young Sun provided Earth with conditions conducive for life to flourish.

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry scientists reveal top new discoveries of last 12 months.

Reptile fossil makes rapid evolution to adapt to post Permian-Triassic mass extinction era.

Palaeontologist argues dinosaurs would have had scaly lips and gums covering their teeth.

New satellite images show that 'The Big Easy' is sinking quicker than predicted.

Prototype winged spacecraft successfully gathered information on hypersonic flight, India's space agency says.

Husband of dead Australian climber taken down by sled with congestive heart failure.