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Newly-discovered earliest burial tomb of 9th century BC Scythian prince may contain hidden treasure

The ancient burial tomb may also contain a well-preserved "ice mummy" along with other treasures such as carpets, wood carvings and more.

Crocodile stuck with tyre on its neck for two years is being 'strangled to death'

A crocodile was spotted in Indonesia with a tyre stuck around its neck. The animal has difficulties breathing. It's believed the animal has been living like this for two years

Photos: Rescuers and sniffer dogs hunt for survivors or bodies in deep mud inside Montecito homes

The search for survivors and bodies after a mudslide engulfed homes in Santa Barbara County enters its third day. Seventeen people confirmed dead, with five still unaccounted for.

Swedish zoo killed nine healthy lion cubs because their upkeep was too expensive

Sweden's Borås Zoo has admitted to killing nine healthy lion cubs since 2012 because their upkeep was too costly.

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Scientists discover huge water deposits on Mars that could sustain manned missions to the planet

Understanding water ice on Mars is key to unlocking the secrets of the Red Planet, according to scientists.

This snake's record-breaking bite could kill up to 100 people

A snake in Australia yielded a record-breaking amount of venom during a milking session. The 3.1027g bite is enough to kill up to 100 people.

Great Pyramid of Giza: Is there an iron throne made of meteorites in newly discovered void?

Archaeoastronomy professor suggests recently discovered void in heart of pyramid could house throne built of metal from outer space.

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Why the plastic bottles you recycle will probably still end up in a landfill

The UK government has announced its latest pledge in the war against plastic. But where do the plastic bottles we recycle end up?

One of the largest volcanic eruptions ever happened in 2012 - and barely anyone noticed

New research is revealing fascinating details about the largest underwater eruption in the past 100 years.

Pelican spider: Meet the arachnid that looks like a small pelican and feeds on its friends

The Pelican spider, from Madagascar, remained unstudied for a long time after its discovery. A recent study of the arachnid reveals this blighter's secrets

Plastic Beach: Just look at all the rubbish polluting the Thames

Theresa May has pledged to eradicate avoidable plastic waste by 2042, as part of a new environmental agenda.

200-million-year-old fossils reveal how early butterflies thrived before the first flowers appeared

Researchers, Timo van Eldijk and Bas van de Schootbrugge, have discovered the oldest known fossil remains of moths and butterflies, dating back to more than 200 million years ago.

New turkey-sized dinosaur discovered in ancient Australian river bed

Previously unknown species, which has been named Diluvicursor pickeringi, uncovered in 113-million-year-old rocks in south-eastern Australia.

Nasa's X-ray telescopes take you to the centre of the Milky Way in this 360 degree movie

A 360 degree visualisation allows you to experience travel through distant cosmos.

Building blocks of life found in ancient meteorites that fell to Earth 20 years ago

This is the first time water and organic matter associated with it has been found at the same place.

In pictures: Rescue workers hunt for 17 people still missing after mudslides hit California

Hundreds of rescue workers and volunteers are continuing the gruelling work of hunting for survivors and digging up bodies in the sea of mud and wreckage in Santa Barbara County.

Super-black bird of paradise feathers are so stunningly dark they absorb 99.96% of light - here's why

Black is the sexiest colour for the super-black bird of paradise

Giant burrowing bat which lived in prehistoric New Zealand discovered

The animal's specialized teeth and large size suggest it was capable of eating plants, as well as small vertebrates.

Alien signals? Data sheds new light on one of the biggest astrophysical mysteries of recent times

An unexplained source of powerful cosmic radio bursts is originating from an "extreme environment" that is among the most magnetic regions of the universe ever observed.

Astronomers have just made unprecedented observations of some of the earliest galaxies in the Universe

Astronomers have just observed some of the universe's earliest galaxies in unprecedented detail

Scientists detect "whirlpool"-like motion of gases inside galaxies which formed 800 million years after Big Bang.

Of all the planetary systems in the Milky Way galaxy, our Solar system is quite unusual

The new research has implications for understanding how planetary systems form, astronomers say.

2017 was the new warmest year on record discounting El Nino influence

The world is getting warmer each year and humans are to blame.

Astronaut apologises for lying about 9cm growth during space trip

Norishige Kanai made headlines with tweet claiming he had grown 9cm since leaving for International Space Station.

Boston Driver Attempts To Escape 'Bomb Cyclone' Flooding In Harbor

Bomb Cyclone: Nasa shares stunning images of frozen Chesapeake and Delaware Bay

Nasa's images shared on Instagram offer a bird's eye view of what is happening in some parts of the country.

Scientists baffled by diamond-filled alien stone that contains materials predating Solar System

A small extraterrestrial pebble was found to contain exotic micro-mineral compounds not found anywhere on Earth or any meteorites or comets.

Greco-Roman tombstone with painted false door discovered in Alexandria

The "distinguished" tombstone was discovered by an Egyptian team of archaeologists along with other remains of tombs at the Al-Abd archaeological site.

Photos show terrifying power of deadly mudslides that swept through Santa Barbara county

The death toll from the mudslides that swept through Santa Barbara county is expected to rise as rescue workers search for an unknown number people still unaccounted for.

Climate change impact on marine food webs

Climate change could lead to marine food shortage, posing a serious threat to sea life

Warm ocean waters and rising CO2 levels are likely to disturb the food chain.

83 million-year-old shark that lived during dinosaur age likely the ancestor of largest ever shark

33 fossil teeth of the Cretaceous Period shark, collected over a period of 38 years, revealed a new species that was likely the ancestor of the largest known shark – megalodon.

Nasa wants government to stop hitting reset button after Trump admin shifts target from Mars to Moon

Billions in research and development are lost every time a new government shifts major spaceflight strategy, say researchers.

Two ancient Dutch and British shipwrecks, sunken lighthouse discovered off the coast of Mexico

The 18th century Dutch warship, the 19th century British steamboat and the ancient lighthouse were all found on sea floor of the Yucatan Peninsula.

This company wants to put a fully solar-powered car on the road by 2019

Dutch start-up Lightyear has designed a solar-powered car prototype which can be driven for months without charging.

Scientists have created the coldest liquid water ever - and it's 45 degrees below freezing

Water is one of the most ubiquitous substances on our planet, but we are often unaware of how unusual it is.

Japanese astronaut grows 3 inches in space and is worried he won't be able to get back to Earth

A Japanese astronaut has spoken about his amazing growth spurt and concerns that he may not fit into his Earth-bound Soyuz space shuttle.

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