SCIENCE

Scientists discover method of treating water in space.

Astronomers have studied phenomenon of hexagonal shape spotted around Saturn's north pole thirty years ago.

Neanderthals were caring parents who made strong emotional attachments, researchers say.

Sooam Biotech gives dachshund owner Rebecca Smith chance for second lease of life with beloved pet

Expert explains how they are working to get Edinburgh Zoo's Tian Tian pregnant

Temperatures are predicted to soar above 20 degrees at the end of April and into May

University of Edinburgh researchers use genome analysis to back breeding theory

Kate Mulgrew regrets voice-over role in Robert Sungenis-backed film.

Very Large Telescope picks up colourful glowing gas cloud that looks like engagement ring

Chinese eat less shark-fin soup as government cracks down on extravagance and green groups apply pressure

Best photos of the day: 9 April 2014.

UFO blogger suggests image from Curiosity rover is sign of alien life on Mars

Thawing permafrost is releasing huge quantities of greenhouse gases

Sci-Fi actress narrates controversial film The Principle which suggest Nasa is hiding Sun resolves around Earth

Architects propose building smog-free bubble domes over parks in Beijing.

Syria facing a deepening food crisis three years into a devastating civil war

Sloan Digital Sky Survey have found that the Universe is expanding by 1% every 44 million years.

Renewable energy stocks have risen worldwide despite a drop in investments.

Volcanic island of Niijima has now completely taken over its neighbouring island Nishinoshima

Bison hybrid trampling across Grand Canyon leaving trail of destruction in their wake.

Stargazers treated to rare celestial event when Earth lines up with Sun and Mars

Research into "self-healing materials" could potentially lead to clothing capable of repairing itself.

Use of diesel cars has increased in UK as a consequence of government policy - a move scientists say should be reversed.

Arid ecosystems help mitigate the effects of climate change, scientists discover

Green energy is generating popularity in the UK, as Good Energy's latest results show

Scientists discover ancestor of modern crustaceans with first-known cardiovascular system.

Female mummy who had heart removed was filled with plaster to repair embalming damage.

Nasa's Solar Dynamics Observatory releases film of mid-level solar flare emitted on 2 April.

Leaked IPCC report says solar energy has the 'technical potential' to mitigate effects of climate change.