Scientists recreate asteroid scenario that could have led to life on Earth.
Spanish archaeologists excavating Amenhotep Huy's tomb in the Bahariya Oasis have found a sarcophagus of a celebrated singer.
A selection of entries for next year's Sony World Photography Awards.
Shadow Health Secretary expected to announce cancer policy pledge
Animal fossil resembling a 'squashed bird's nest' gives clues about ancient seas.
With an eye on China, Australia has sought maximum mitigation efforts from biggest emitters of greenhouse gases.
A dynamo effect created by a moving mantle could have stirred the Moon's core and given rise to a magnetic field, say MIT researchers.
Scientists conclude a wind that blows twice in a Saturn year caused the sand dunes.
Pick-ups in a bar, or simply fetching a dropped glove, or filling in a survey, men will do it all for the well-heeled woman.
Experts say two-headed salamander results from pollution, radiation or a dying population.
Geminid meteor shower 2014 to peak over the weekend with 100 shooting stars per hour.
Parts of Scotland and northern England experience the first snow of the season.
YouTube video looks at what the world would be like if Earth was flat.
Typhoon Hagupit weakens to a tropical storm as it sweeps towards Manila.
Fans disappointed because US naturalist was not swallowed whole by anaconda.
The first week at Lima climate talks has seen nations at war over decades-long issues of commitments and responsibilities.
Martian meteorite crashed in Moroccan desert could hold evidence of life on Red Planet.
Powerful earthquake strikes Panama with experts warning of aftershocks.
Study on lettuce and radish crops shows even small amounts of drugs affect plant growth.
New technique helps achieve record conversion efficiencies in solar tower systems.
Cecilia Blitz argues that deep seas that surround Antarctic transfer heat.
A space mission to Mars is hoping to find the existence of life forms on the red planet.
Scientists have discovered a drug that dramatically enhances the effect of statins and returns adult cholesterol to the levels of a baby.
The woman had two eggs frozen in 2001.
Developing countries warn Paris accord could fail unless adaptation is included in draft text.
Probe sent to explore Pluto and its neighbourhood switched on after nine years covering a distance of 4.8 billion kms.
Infestation of dangerous ants sparks emergency response as experts quarantine local areas to prevent spread.
Troops put on red alert as more than half a million people seek cover in one of the country's largest ever evacuations.
Gale force winds, ice and 10cm of snow are expected on Sunday in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Midlands
Slooh Community Observatory will host live stream of Gemini full moon rise on 7 December 2014.
