SCIENCE

Eminent scientist claims males will become extinct in five million years due to slow erosion of Y chromosome genes.

Ichthyosaur, large dolphin-like marine reptile, believe to have existed around 125 million years ago.

Largest cancer genetics project maps telomerase – the cellular 'fountain of youth'.

Royal College of Psychiatrists report highlights huge disparities between mental and physical health treatment.

First-ever two-headed bull shark fetus has been discovered by a fisherman in the Gulf of Mexico

Auction will include unique memorabilia from the Apollo 11 and Apollo 13 missions.

A fireball the size of a boulder streaked across the heavens over the eastern United States, and was visible across 13 US states and two Canadian provinces.

Latest findings by scientists from Columbia University have suggested that a set of gigantic volcanic eruptions may have been the responsible for the extinction of half of earth's species 200 million years ago.

Two women from Himachal Pradesh in India, reportedly sustained minor injuries when a mysterious ball of fire fell from the sky.

Voyager 1, the space craft launched by NASA 35 years ago , may have finally left the solar system; scientists yet to confirm.

The loss of sea ice means it is 'survival of the fattest' for polar bears.

A 20-year-old New York University student has invented a gel which, according to him, can stop heavy bleeding instantly.

Scientists explore why Greek islanders have one of world's highest longevity rates - and find coffee holds the clue.

Climate experts say 2C hike in global temperature could cause super-destructive storm every two years.

Researchers find microbes in Mariana Trench, seven miles below sea level in western Pacific.

Lazarus Project team move step closer to cloning success with gastric brooding frog.

Three-man crew returns safely to Earth after 144-day mission to the International Space Station.

London's Kings College Hospital patient becomes first successful recipient of liver maintained in machine.

Scientists move closer to announcing discovery of particle which holds secret to how universe works.

Study highlights danger of plants reproducing in space and warns that humans may also be at risk.

Phallus-shaped worm pushes evolution of acorn worms back by 200 million years.

Met Office issues yellow warning with more snow showers expected.

Research suggests the Neanderthal may have become extinct because of poorly developed cognitive functions

Analysis of mummies reveals arterial plaque prevalent in ancient times and not a result of modern lifestyles.

Scientists at Harvard University believe data from Kepler telescope could yield clues on how planets evolve

Unknown bacteria was isolated under 12,000ft of ice for 14 million years.

US space agency Nasa is puzzled by unexpectedly low levels of solar activity.

Non-periodic comet C/2011 L4 Pan-Starrs will fly by within 45 million kilometres of the Sun and should be visible from Earth

Earth warmer now than it has been for most of the last 11,300 years.