Heavy snowfall from a second wave of a huge winter storm has hit the East coast of the United States, as hundreds of thousands of people remain without power.
At least 200,000 people have been evacuated from Java after a powerful volcanic eruption covered Indonesia's main island in smoke and ash.
Best photos of the day: 14 February 2014
Scientists from Northwestern University have found evidence that genetics play a role in homosexuality.
Leopard-eating chimps in remote forests of DRC also seen using tools up to 2.5m long.
Experts reveal historic genetic mixing between 95 populations around the world.
Artificially intelligent Termes robots can operate autonomously with no central command.
Experts believe neutron radiation from earthquake led to image on shroud.
Floodwater could be swarming with harmful bacteria or cause electrocutions.
Fossil of giant sea reptile ichthyosaur in labour reveals earliest known live birth
Remains of boy buried 12,600 years ago shows ancestor of earliest American population.
Astronomer at SETI says humans may come into contact with the extraterrestrials in 25 years.
Best photos of the day: 13 February 2014
Another rare winter storm cripples the US South.
100mph winds add to misery of wettest January since records began.
China's moon rover has woken up despite having a technical malfunction two weeks ago.
Gales leave ten of thousands without power while other households still mopping up floods.
IBTimesUK looks back at previous years when the Thames burst its banks.
Imperial College London astronomers locate four clusters 10 billion light years away.
GMB union launches attack on communities secretary.
King's College London researchers discover the NPTN gene which appears to be directly linked to intelligence
Vladimir Dinets finds razor-toothed predators hiding in branches.
Met Office issues 100mph winds warning to North West England and Wales and coastal areas.
Tests results to show monarch's hair and eye colour from skeleton found beneath Leicester car park.
Best photos of the day: 12 February 2014.
Senior politicians take media circus on tour of flood-hit parts of Somerset and Thames Valley.
Do 3,000-year-old skulls found in Peru contain DNA from unidentified species?
IBTimes examines how dredging works and what other flood defences are available to affected areas.
Best photos of the day: 11 February 2014
Flooded residents and MPs call for Lord Smith to resign.