Double-muscled pigs created through gene editing by South Korean and Chinese scientists
Genetically engineered pig breed could be first approved for human consumption.
University of Salzburg scientists present way to determine exact time of death after 10 days
As it stands, forensic experts are unable to identify the time of death if 36 hours have passed.
UFO Day: Hunting for UFOs 'is nothing like the X-Files'
IBTimes speaks to the UFO investigators.
When will Yellowstone supervolcano erupt again? Scientists might have worked it out
Arizona scientists say there is a way of working out when the volcano will erupt.
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Texan farmer 'shredded to death by bees' after crashing tractor into hive
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Nasa satellite images show China's giant solar panel expansion in Gobi Desert
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Asian black bears mistaken for 'puppies' for two years by Chinese villager
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Aliens should exist and will be similar to humans says Cambridge evolutionary scientist
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Analysis shows sabre-toothed cats fangs took up to three years to grow
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Angry-looking 48 million-year-old 'Jesus' lizard walked on water in Wyoming
Fossil of lizard that could walk on water points to how climate change affects tropical species.
Lizard sex change: Bearded dragons susceptible to climate-induced sex reversal
It adds concern to how wild animals can cope with climate change.
Rosetta: Near-perfect circles on comet 67P are massive sinkholes
ESA's Rosetta spacecraft shows sinkholes on surface of 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.
Sea turtle wearing GoPro camera swims through Great Barrier Reef [video]
Video posted as UN body decides not to put Australia's Great Barrier Reef on its world danger list.
UK hottest day: Is it hot enough to fry an egg outside?
No it is not hot enough to fry an egg outside.
Japan: Huge crowd gathers to watch leap second in Tokyo [video]
Up to a thousand people gathered in Tokyo on 1 July to watch a "leap second" added to their day.
Crow with chutzpah surfs on back of mighty bald eagle mid-flight over Washington [Photos]
Washington amateur photographer captures moment a crow lands on a bald eagle.
Mars One: Human colony closer as Paragon unveils life support system for red planet
Paragon's ECLSS will be used to allow humans to inhabit Mars
Big Rip: Universe will pull itself apart in 22 billion years, mathematical model predicts
Mathematical formulation suggests ultimate fate of universe will involve 'Big Rip' scenario.
University of Bristol research discovers 'hidden power' of the human eye
Polarised light was thought to be detected only by octopuses, bees and other creatures.
Nasa chief technologist: Mars is first step in humanity's permanent migration into solar system
Nasa's mission to Mars is just the first step towards making humanity a multi-planet species.
When times get tough parents favour their daughters say scientists
Daughters have a better chance of creating more humans for lineage survival.
Flyagra: Scientists discover way to restore sexual motivation in flies
Research opens up possibilities regarding studies on humans
God of the Underworld: 'Hades' centipede species discovered living 1,100m below the ground
'This finding comes to prove once again how little we know about the life in caves'
Asteroid day: Brian May and Lord Rees call for increased protection against space rocks
Brian Cox and Richard Dawkins also call for public awareness in the threat of asteroids hitting Earth.
Max Planck Institute reports superconductor breakthrough with common materials
Hydrogen sulphide exhibited the property at temperatures much higher than seen so far.
Touchable 3D holograms in daylight now possible using superfast femtosecond lasers
Japanese researchers and Aerial Burton have invented a hologram that won't hurt you if you touch it.
Leap second: Bafta nominated director creates one second movie to mark extra second [Video]
The one-second film tells us to make every moment count
Men can't refuse pretty women even when they make unfair demands
Men were likely to accept any offer from attractive women, a Chinese study shows.
UK saved more than £7bn from health benefits of cycling and walking
Carbon emissions are also reduced by using the sustainable transport mode.
UK: Climate change panel calls for immediate action to address adverse effects
Power generation from coal is a major carbon emitter in the UK as most power plants fired by coal are old and inefficient.
Clocks to pause for a second to sync with slowing rotation of Earth
The minute will for a minute hold 61 seconds to allow synchronisation of atomic clocks.
UK could be hit by major asteroid tsunami this century says Southampton study
Maps show the asteroid risk zone running through Europe, passing over Scandinavia, Germany, France and Spain
Endearing baby giant armadillo dies in agony in puma attack
Alex taught scientists about parent-baby bond among odd, elusive creatures.
Russia poised to capitalise from SpaceX rocket explosion
Elon Musk's disheartening setback leaves the field longer to Soyuz.
US gun owners twice as likely to associate with other firearm holders
The report also found that the majority of gun owners are married white men over 55
Human brain evolution might explain scepticism about evolution: scientists
Only some override with a more analytical 'cognitive style'
Signs of human-esque communication discovered in chestnut-crowned babbler bird calls
Chestnut-crowned babbler birds are able to discern meaning of sounds
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