Boxing Day tsunami: How the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake became the deadliest in history
The earthquake and tsunami struck on 26 December 2004
Plan to protect Earth from rogue asteroids with nuclear weapons
Nuclear weapons and atomic bombs that blast asteroids on a collision course with the planet, are a vital defence, says a US research centre.
UK nuclear power plants 'could be attacked by terrorist drones'
Nuclear expert warns that power plants are critically vulnerable to drone attacks
Deadly comet showers to destroy life on Earth forever? German scientists believe so
German astrophysicists believe asteroids and comets will enter the inner solar system to cause apocalypse.
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Double amputee controls two prosthetic arms with just his mind
A double amputee has become the first person in the world to control two prosthetic limbs with just his mind.
Winter Solstice 2014: UK sunset times and science behind longest night of the year
21 December winter solstice to mark the shortest day of the year and countdown to spring.
8,000-year-old olive oil discovered in Israel 'possibly oldest evidence of production in world'
Archaeologists find traces of olive oil in ancient pottery vessels.
New species discovery sets record for deepest dwelling fish
New species of fish spotted some 8,145 metres below the ocean surface
Quantum physics just got less complicated with 'Rosetta Stone' breakthrough
Researchers find two baffling features of quantum world are the same thing.
Nasa spacecraft Kepler discovers alien planet 180 light-years from Earth
The new planet is larger in size than Earth and smaller than Neptune.
Nasa observatory reveals high carbon concentrations in southern hemisphere
Biomass burning seems to be the main reason behind high levels of carbon emissions in the southern hemisphere.
Tropical deforestation leads to rise in temperature, erratic rainfall affecting crops far away
A link going beyond carbon levels exists between tropical forests and climate
Nasa plans floating cloud cities on Venus to study planet
Surface of Venus is harsh and unlivable but up in the skies the advantages over Mars are many.
Birds sense and flee storm conditions days before deadly tornadoes hit
Warblers sensed devastating tornado storm that killed 35 people days before event.
Eta Carinae: Massive supernova could annihilate life on Earth, but it is extremely unlikely
Star 100 times bigger than the Sun is approaching detonation point, sparking apocalypse theories.
Dinosaur killing asteroid almost led to mammal mass extinction too
Many mammals perished in mass extinction event 66 million years ago, study finds.
Water volumes equal to Pacific Ocean could be stored deep inside Earth says study
Water in the Earth's mantle could be feeding the planet's oceans even today.
Climate change will require major transformation in farming system to tackle drastic drop in production
Increased irrigation and shifting production regions may be required by mid century.
Where are mooooo? Meaning behind cow vocalisation deciphered by scientists
Researchers eavesdrop on conversations between cows and their calves.
Britons use 10% less electricity thanks to low power light bulbs and vacuum cleaners
A report from BBC News shows people used 10% less energy than five years ago.
Russia: Mystery rock containing 30,000 diamonds discovered in Udachnaya mine
Rock packed with thousands of diamonds baffles scientists.
Global carbon emissions at record high of 35.3bn tonnes even as rate shows decline
Despite a declining rate, China continues to top the list of countries in carbon emissions followed by the US.
India successfully launches its heaviest rocket GSLV-Mk III
Indian Space Research Organisation launches 630-tonne rocket as part of its human spaceflight programme.
Ancient water discovery leads to 'quantum change' in understanding of Earth's habitability
"Sleeping giant" of habitable zones uncovered by Toronto researchers.
National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest: Hong Kong's Brian Yen wins grand prize and other winners
A photo of a woman spotlit by the glow of her phone wins the 2014 National Geographic Photo Contest.
Ursid meteor shower: Where to watch last shooting stars of 2014 in UK, US and live online
Ursids meteor shower, from comet 8P/Tuttle, will begin on 17 December and peak on 22 or 23 December.
Nasa satellites spot garish Christmas decorations from space: Florida is the worst offender
Christmas lights photographed by satellites shows effect of holidays on light intensity.
Why the Pantheon has not crumbled: Roman concrete mortar used secret ingredient that could reduce carbon emissions
Scientists find that concrete mortar used in ancient Roman monuments was made with volcanic ash.
California drought: 'Sobering' study finds over 11 trillion gallons of water needed for recovery
Nasa says California will need more water than that of the largest reservoir in the US to recover.
Global warming 56 million years ago 'similar to present day rate'
Carbon emissions in two pulses saw the planet warmed by 5-8 deg C rise in temperatures during the Paleocene-Eocene period.
One million 'mummies' discovered in ancient Egyptian cemetery
Archaeologists uncover mass graves of over million mummies from 1,500 year old city of the dead.,
Artificial intelligence: Stanford initiates 100-year study to look into concerns and challenges
A private philanthropy initiative will look into the effects of artificial intelligence into everyday lives of the people.
Meteor showers regular on Mercury, suggests Messenger data
Spikes in calcium led astronomers to study possibility of meteor showers on Mercury caused by comet debris.
Carbon trapping sponges that can help cut emissions developed at Cornell
Carbon sponges that are less toxic than conventional scrubbers and can absorb carbon efficiently have been developed.
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