SCIENCE

By testing their improvised Doppler method on Venus, a scientist duo hopes to detect distant Earth-like planets.

The strange looking sea animal looked like a cross between a star fish and an octopus with 100 moving arms.

A study has shown that embryonic stem cells do not pose risks from transplant and were able to restore vision in half the cases.

The Maven spacecraft orbiting Mars has sent images of oxygen, hydrogen and carbon coronas from the planet's upper atmosphere.

Study of rocks dating back to when the earth's magnetic field reversed directions shows the process can happen quickly.

The latest predictions from the WHO on the Ebola outbreak highlight the struggle to contain the virus.

By studying plant absorption of carbon dioxide, scientists have concluded that earth models have underestimated this component.

China is set to heat up in the coming decades, with researchers laying the blame with human activity.

Scientists at US Geological Survey found some sections of fault have stored enough energy to produce massive earthquakes.

Remains of 4th century BC King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, found in Vergina in Greece

Lunar volcanic activity is not as old as previously believed and could be a more recent one, says a new study.

While recent studies warn of rapid melting of Himalayan glaciers, new findings suggest otherwise.

Icebergs reached South Carolina and Florida during last ice age.

At least three dead as Cyclone Hudhud uproots hundreds of thees and damages buildings in eastern India.

Using data from Hubble space telescope team of astronomers maps extreme climate of distant exoplanet.

A small group of neurons under the influence of a hormone oxytocin controls sexual attraction in mice finds a study.

Cyclone Hudhud 200kph winds would devastate low-lying coastal areas, warn experts

Ukranian Quagga mussels block pipes, cause flooding and endanger native wildlife.

No tsunami warning following quake but huge waves expected as result of typhoon.

A 13th-century skeleton with an iron stake driven through its chest has been found in southern Bulgaria.

The Register has been working with its readers to build a rocket-powered spaceplane for four years

Scientists at Harvard recreate cell fit for humans which produce insulin using embryonic stem cells.

Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park was home to ancient civilisation.

Remains of 200,000-year-old pre-Neanderthal are from the oldest Norman.

Archaeologists searching ship that held Antikythera Mechanism discover more treasures.

Astronomers find black hole consuming gas 10 times faster than thought possible.

200 million-year-old species of predatory dinosaur discovered in Tachira, Venezuela.

Category 5 Vongfong is expected to reach Japan's southern islands over coming days.

Air & Space Evidence set up to solve disputes and fight crime with space imagery.