Low-fat bacon? Chinese scientists create genetically modified pigs with 24% less fat
Breakthrough could save pork industry millions of dollars, producing healthier meat and improving the welfare of the animals.
Britain's most beautiful and dramatic scenery: Landscape Photographer of the Year 2017 book
From misty lochs and chalk cliffs to snow-covered mountains and autumnal woods, Landscape Photographer of the Year book captures the splendour of Britain's rural and urban landscapes, from the Outer Hebrides to the white cliffs of Dover.
Danish horse owners feed their dead animals to the lions
The free pick-up service from the zoo saves owners money as well as allowing the animal to return to the food chain.
Berlin Zoo hopes more sex will cure female panda's unusual 'reverse walking' habit
Berlin Zoo is introducing a male to help beat depression in Meng Meng, its popular giant panda.
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'Look to the stars': Stephen Hawking's PhD thesis available online after 51 years
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70 million-year-old fossil proves dinosaurs liked to cuddle
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Nasa extends Dawn's mission for the second time to get a closer look at dwarf planet Ceres
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'Atlas of the Underworld': Scientists are mapping out a hidden world buried deep within the Earth
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The Orionid meteor shower will peak this weekend: Where and when can you see it?
It may be possible to see around 20 shooting stars passing through the sky every hour at peak viewing time.
Pictures of the week 14 to 20 October 2017: Seven days of the world's best photojournalism
The week's best photojournalism, from the battles for Raqqa and Kirkuk, to forest fires in Portugal and Spain and Storm Ophelia's yellow skies over Britain.
'Once-in-a-decade' discovery: Scientists create materials that have never been seen before in nature
Researchers have created two-dimensional materials, just one atom thick, which could revolutionize how we do chemistry and may lead to enhanced electronics, among other things.
What is space? The 300-year-old philosophical battle that is still raging today
Space is everywhere around us, but for centuries, philosophers and scientists have not been able to agree on what it actually is.
Future moon base: Here's what we know about the 50km-long cave found by Japanese space agency
The cave, found by Japanese space agency, Jaxa, is located near a now extinct volcano called Marius Hill, and is believed to be an ancient lava tube.
New 76-million-year-old tyrannosaur fossil discovered in the US is the most complete ever found
A remarkably well-preserved fossilised skeleton of the tyrannosaur from the Late Cretaceous Period was found in southern Utah.
Calling ET: Nasa finds a way to boost its search for alien worlds supporting extraterrestrial life
Scientists used a model that "realistically simulates atmospheric conditions" that led to the discovery of a new process to search for alien planets that could support life.
Will 10-million year-old teeth crown Europe as the 'cradle of humanity'?
If mysterious set of ape teeth discovered in Germany are confirmed as belonging to an early human ancestor, they would be the oldest hominin fossils ever discovered.
Siberia: The world's deepest lake is being destroyed by putrid algae, poaching and pollution
Lake Baikal, the world's deepest inland sea and a major international tourist attraction, is being crippled by a series of mysterious ecological attacks, say experts.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Brent Stirton documents the deadly rhino horn trade
More photos from 2017 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Brent Stirton's hard-hitting investigation into the crisis caused by a thriving market for rhino horn.
Is the world's oldest living creature gay?
"I'm here and I'm queer" Everybody thought that Jonathan, a 186 years old tortoise, was in love with Frederica. But turns out Frederica is actually... Frederic.
Dogs know exactly how to use 'puppy eyes' to get what they want from humans
Pet dogs use facial expressions to communicate with their owners, a study has found. They only use expressions like 'puppy eyes' when they know a human will witness it.
Scientists are developing autonomous snake-like robots to aid natural disaster rescue efforts
The robot's design will enable it to move easily through rubble, confined spaces and rough terrain, sending crucial information and images back to emergency responders.
For the first time in 7,000 years, warm waters are rising up from the deep oceans around Antarctica
The deep ocean waters around Antarctica have been disturbed. Climate change since industrialisation is thought to be causing the break up of Antarctica's ice sheets.
Male coppery titi monkeys get very jealous when their mate spends time with a rival
When rivals hang out with a male coppery titi monkey's mate, it triggers experiences of social exclusion, stress and aggression in the monkeys.
Nasa finds highly toxic cyanide ice clouds in Titan's atmosphere
Scientists studying Cassini's data have found that Titan's atmosphere has several toxic cloud formations containing hydrogen cyanide and benzene over its South Pole.
Moon village: Scientists have just scouted the ideal location for what could be our future moon base
The existence of a giant open lava tube in the Marius Hills region of the moon has been confirmed, which could be used as a potential moon base.
Weekly potty sessions and giant ancestors: Facts about the world's slowest animal to mark International Sloth Day
Sloths urinate and defecate around once a week because their bodies take that long to digest the food they eat.
Russia sent a surprise to the ISS – a mysterious sensor – and no one knows what it does
Experts reportedly believe the Russian sensor, which was delivered to the space station last week, could be linked to a controversial military endeavour.
Insects vanishing from Earth at a catastrophic rate, threatening food security
Bees, butterflies, moths and beetles are on the decline in Europe. Flying insects are essential pollinators for food security and agriculture.
Was the agricultural revolution the greatest blunder in human history?
Around 12,000 years ago the first farming communities emerged, fundamentally altering the history of our species.
400 mysterious stone 'gates', up to 7,000 years old, discovered in Saudi Arabia
At present, archaeologists are unclear on the purpose and exact age of these formations - which resemble gates when looked at from above.
Scientists uncover source of the world's largest and most destructive mud eruption
In 2006, large quantities of boiling mud began pouring out of vents in the ground at various sites across the Indonesian island of Java, causing thousands to flee.
Shocking image of rhino butchered by poachers wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017
Photojournalist Brent Stirton has been named Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017 for his shocking image of a black rhino killed by poachers for its horns.
How dinosaur dung fertilised the world
Over millions of years, large herbivores such as certain dinosaurs may have played a crucial role in dispersing vital nutrients across continents.
How male fruit flies sing powerful love ballads when competing for female partners
Over 110 generations, males who had to compete with other males for female attention were able to produce more seductive melodies.
In California, it is now legal to liquefy your corpse
'Aquamation' is an eco-friendly method of corpse disposal that dissolves the whole body, resulting in a relatively harmless water solution which can be returned to the Earth.
Incredible footage of kangaroos trading blows caught by police infrared camera
The stunning helicopter footage shows two of the huge marsupials punching and kicking at each other as another watches nearby.
Alligator devours shark in extraordinary photo captured by scientists
The unusual behaviour is the first documented evidence of widespread interaction between the freshwater and saltwater animals.
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