SCIENCE

The four identical MMS spacecraft will study the interaction of Earth's and sun's magnetic fields.

The National Ganga River Basin Authority is expected to ensure by 2020 that no sewage or industrial effluents are released into the river.

Ganymede with a magnetic field of its own also has a thin atmosphere with some oxygen.

Researchers work on making world's first lab-grown chicken two years after the first test tube beef hamburger.

Humans relied on tropical rainforests for resources 10,000 years earlier than previously believed.

Chang'e 3 mission findings show moon geology is more complicated than once thought.

Fossilised dinosaur nesting site found to have been completely destroyed.

Researchers discover Milky Way is 50,000 light years bigger than previously estimated.

Giant extinct sea creature fossil discovered in Morocco lived 480 million years ago.

Nasa has successfully tested the biggest rocket ever made which the US space agency hopes will one day launch manned missions as far as Mars.

Metal-organic framework modified with nitrogen compounds called diamines removes carbon cheaply.

More than 20 tiny veiled chameleons have been born at Sydney's Taronga Zoo.

Monster solar flare recorded by Nasa disrupts radio signals on Earth.

White-tailed eagle talons suggest Neanderthals used objects for symbolic purpose.

Cassini scientists say silica grains discovered a decade ago came from hydrothermal activity.

Study finds geological epoch Anthropocene started after merging of New and Old Worlds.

Survivors gather in Japan to remember the thousands of lives that were lost in the 2011 tsunami.

With just 17 months until the 2016 Olympic Games, sewage at Rio's sailing venue is a major concern.

3,000-year-old tomb discovered a week after temple guard Amenhotep.

SMMT reacts to criticism that diesel is harming environment.

The star moving at 1200kps is the fastest such object recorded so far.

Sugar industry worked with NIH to find ways around tooth decay not involving sugar reduction.

Dwarf satellites discovered orbiting the Milky Way could shed light on dark matter.

Cats like music that is 'species appropriate', scientists discover.

Camera traps show mother, father and three tiger cubs in Russian forest.

Most people cannot accurately remember what the Apple logo looks like, study finds.

Syrian rebels unveil the Volcano, a weapon in the fight against President Bashar Assad's forces.

Europe, North America and Arctic to first feel impact of rapid climate change, finds study.

Kathmandu-based mountain development centre report says river flows not to be significantly affected.