SCIENCE

A study has for the first time analysed and concluded that carbon soot is discolouring the Taj Mahal.

A study of the hydrogen isotopes in water suggests water on earth was not delivered by comets from the Kuiper belt, but probably by asteroids.

Event will mark the first time ever that scientists are able to watch how stars are formed.

Oldest horned dinosaur in North America discovered in Montana.

Experts estimate the total weight of plastic in Earth's oceans.

Best places to watch the Geminid meteor shower 2014.

Russian documentary claiming 400m asteroid is going to hit Earth is wrong.

Popular term weather bomb is a rapidly deepening extratropical cyclonic low-pressure area.

Making way to the more socially dominant cat, leopards are being forced to adapt in the face of tiger conservation.

Falling back on poverty and development priorities, India has called for continuing the common but differentiated responsibilities practised during the Kyoto protocol.

Methane equivalent to oil spilled by Deepwater is being released every year off the coast of the US by warming ocean waters.

Observations by Curiosity suggest that water and wind piled up sediments to form the Mount Sharp.

A gigantic asteroid called 2014 UR116 is heading for Earth, causing catastrophic if it makes impact with the planet.

Shooting stars from the Geminids meteor shower will be visible globally and here's how to capture them.

Geminid meteor shower 2014 to peak on 13 and 14 December.

Largest known ancient stone block uncovered in Roman sanctuary of Baalbek.

Aerial photos of villages on Samar island show power of Typhoon Hagupit that slammed into the Philippines.

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.