SCIENCE

A breed of cow that went extinct in the 1600s but was brought back to life by Hitler has made the headlines across the UK.

Countdown aborts moments before launch of SpaceX Falcon 9 reusable rocket carrying ISS supplies

Easter Island inhabitants' downfall through European illness and slavery, study finds.

The Langley Research Center is exploring inflatable heat shields to safely land spacecraft on Mars.

Japan plans to use hydrogen to power 2020 Olympics Village proposed in Harumi district of Chuo Ward, Tokyo.

New images of one of the most iconic images from space re-released by Nasa.

The technology demonstration programme could eventually lead to reduced costs of space launch missions.

The flare detected by Nasa's Chandra X-ray Observatory in September was 400 times brighter than the usual output.

By measuring masses of distant planets accurately HARPS instrument reveals recipe for Earth-like exoplanets.

Five earthquakes in Ohio last year were caused by hydraulic fracturing nearby.

Women who work night shifts are at a greater danger of dying from heart disease than those who work day shifts.

A 3,200-year-old reproduction of the mythical tomb of Osiris has been found in Sheikh Abd el-Gourna.

Study shows super-Earths can have oceans that last 10 billion years and host extraterrestrial life.

Theory of how snakes evolved challenged with findings of Hox gene study.

Falcon 9's rocket will attempt to land on what SpaceX calls an 'autonomous spaceport drone ship'.

A tracksuit designed to look like moonwalker Neil Armstrong's space suit

Comet Lovejoy, discovered in 2014 and dubbed New Year Comet, will pass closest to Earth on 7 January.

Israeli government archaeologists believe Herod's Palace lies near the Tower of David Museum.

Archaeologists finally know the name of Pharaoh Neferefre's wife from discovering her tomb in Abu Sir.

For almost 100 years authorities have relied on lie detectors to help convict criminals and root out spies.

Raw sewage has been blamed for the death of a number of seal pups.

Scientists mapping the genome for the world's longest-living mammal, the bowhead whale say it could be used to prolong the life of human beings.

All 25 rescued from Hoegh Osaka but salvage operation could take weeks.

Strange flying object spotted near the International Space Station could be the first UFO of 2015.

A tomb complex contains multiple shafts and chambers, say archaeologists.

Authorities warn crisis could be as severe as 2009 and 1983 disasters

CIA reveals secret behind UFO sightings

The Quadrantids meteor shower 2015 will peak on 3 January and be visible in the northern hemisphere

Quadrantids will begin on 3 January and will be streamed live online by Slooh Community Observatory.