International team stumble on what could be the first moon outside solar system
Artistic protest reflects dissatisfaction over air quality in China.
Hastocularis argus had two pairs of eyes, say researchers at American Museum of Natural History and University of Manchester
Archbishop says people must use tactics they used to fight apartheid to battle climate change.
South Pacific nation struck by magnitude-7.3 earthquake off the island of Bougainville.
Best photos of the day: 11 April 2014.
Ancient document referring to Jesus' marriage not forged according to Harvard professor Karen L. King.
Scientists say printed heart trial possible in less than a decade.
ZSL's Edge birds danger list includes prehistoric-looking stork as tall as a human and an eagle
Scientists discover new species Gramastacus lacus in southeast Australia coastal lakes
With just two weeks left to enter Royal Observatory contest, we look at some of the best entries already submitted
Scientists demonstrate electrical circuit operating at frequencies of hundreds of terahertz
Nasa's William Gerstenmaier tells From Here to Mars hearing revealed plans to use asteroid for moon exploration
Nasa satellite image show Tropical Cyclone Ita intensifying as it moves on from Papua New Guinea
Half a million insects weighing 45kg settle on body of apiarist in record 'bee-bearding' bid
Experts believe great white shark off Western Australia weighs about 1.6 tonnes
Best photos of the day: 10 April 2014.
Swiss pilots planning first circumnavigation by sun-powered aircraft
A total lunar eclipse is set to take place on 15th April, when Earth, Sun and moon are in alignment.
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.