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.
A group of metal detector enthusiasts discovered over 5,200 silver coins on a farm over Christmas.
Michel Michel has spent 40 years examining the construction of the pyramids.
Anonymous poster claiming to be SpaceX Employee describes Elon Musk as "a master who berates and smacks his dog"
Project makes use of methane gas released during coal mining, saving the environment from greenhouse gases.
The low-cost probe has around 2000 screws that hold its vital systems together.
A recycle mechanism that bypasses DNA blueprint in protein synthesis has been detected.
Computer simulation of impact of small size asteroids in the oceans, suggest inundation of coastal cities.
First proof that female frog species gives birth to live young observed.
Scientists create simulation of galaxies to study 14 billion years of universe history.
Comet Lovejoy to appear in night's sky throughout January.
More details emerge of the massive and ancient subterranean city discovered in Nevşehir.
Broadcaster and naturalist says mankind will die off if population is not brought under control.
A body recovered from the plane was wearing a life jacket, raising questions about what happened.
Hardly touching the nucleus of particles, neutrinos make new particles out of vacuum.
The progress of a lettuce from seed to plant on Mars will be watched from Earth.
The instrument works like a cantilever and has been tested on soil and water.
Pauline Cafferkey, the nurse being treated for Ebola should not have been allowed to leave Heathrow airport, admit health officials.
Winners of some of the year's biggest photography competitions.