The Perseid meteor shower won't damage Earth – but the comet it comes from might in 2126
The main concern is for astronomers working on the International Space Station.
Could this be the birthplace of Simon Peter? Biblical city of Julias, home of Jesus' apostles discovered
Archaeologists believe that the fishing city excavated along the banks of the Sea of Galilee was also the birth place of apostles Andrew and Philip.
Rock art found in Namib Desert reveals ancient initiation rituals led by shamans
The image of the female kudu would have accompanied young girls to womanhood.
Patagotitan mayorum: Earth's biggest dinosaur was a 115ft long herbivore
Scientists say that the mammoth dinosaur weighed around 60 tonnes and was 20 feet high.
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Sichuan earthquake kills at least 19 including six tourists and 'performer acting out 2008 quake'
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Several dead and nearly 200 injured in deadly magnitude 7 earthquake in southwest China
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1,000-year-old massive, perfectly circular Viking fortress discovered in Denmark
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Mysterious stone slab discovered in Spain is covered with ancient symbols that no one can read
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A vast solar complex producing 4.5 gigawatts of energy is awaiting authorisation.
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NUS is researching quantum encryption, quantum communications, atomic clocks and quantum thermodynamics.
Venom of the fearsome Komodo dragon could be used to treat blood clots
Komodo dragon venom holds great medical potential, but the species is vulnerable to extinction.
Origins of ancient fairytales mapped using genomic data
Our DNA may have the answer to how traditional folktales travel across the world.
What causes bizarre out-of-body experiences? Scientists blame the inner ear
Spooky out-of-body experiences are often seen in people who suffer from dizziness.
Even atheists think that horrendous crimes are probably committed by atheists
Immorality is seen by religious believers and atheists as representative of atheists.
Unique Antarctic ecosystem transformed as polar deserts flooded in heatwave
The McMurdo Dry Valleys were flooded as summer temperatures soared to 12C.
'Terrifying': Exploding 'zombie' caterpillars in Britain are leaving the internet freaked out
Experts have described the phenomenon as a 'zombie horror film'.
People who deliberately set fire to forests should be shot, says Indonesian military official
Fires in Indonesia, lit to clear forest and peatlands for plantations, cause an annual crisis that blankets large parts of southeast Asia in smog.
Elusive pharaoh of ancient Egypt is the oldest known giant in the world
King Sa-Nakht was nearly six feet tall, his alleged remains suggest.
#MessageToVoyager: Nasa will send your most profound message to space for Voyager's 40th anniversary
The best one selected will then be beamed into space toward the farthest human-made object in the universe.
China is offering $1.2m to run the world's largest radio telescope but no one wants the job
China is reportedly looking for a foreigner to fill the position because Chinese astronomers aren't qualified.
Deadly flash floods hit Vietnam and Thailand, killing at least 53
At least 53 people have lost their lives after parts of southeast Asia were inundated by flooding.
Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity completes sixth test glide, lands with 1,000 pounds of water
Unity completed a "dry run" for future rocket-propelled flights by carrying all propulsion components on board.
Joy and pain at French zoo after giant panda gives birth to twins for first time
The two cubs were born 14 minutes apart but the first one died after suffering from breathing problems.
Deaths in Europe due to extreme weather conditions 'could rise' 50-fold by 2100
Two in three Europeans are likely to be affected if greenhouse gas emissions and weather-related issues are not controlled.
Scientists have created the most detailed map of the Universe's dark matter
The team measured the shapes of 26 million galaxies to create a new dark matter map, 10 times bigger than the previous one.
9-year-old 'Guardian of The Galaxy' gets Nasa response after sending adorable handwritten application for job
In his application letter, Jack Davis explained he was suitable for the position because he could 'learn to think like an alien'.
Falcon Heavy: Watch how SpaceX plans to launch the 'world's most powerful rocket' in November
Elon Musk once again reiterated that a "lot can go wrong in the November launch".
State Department officially informs UN of US intention to withdraw from Paris climate deal
However, the US cannot officially withdraw from the accord until 4 November, 2019.
Solar power now the most popular form of new electricity generation worldwide
Solar PV outstripped coal as the leading source of new electricity generation worldwide last year.
Most people would rather die than see their reputations tarnished
In lab experiments, people are also willing to touch disgusting worms to protect their honour.
Total Solar Eclipse 2017: Nasa will fly two vintage warplanes at 50,000ft to photos of Sun's Corona and Mercury
The retrofitted planes will use telescopes to capture detailed images of the rare phenomenon
War on monkeys? Indonesia issues shoot on sight order against sly macaques
This comes after an increase in the number of cases of monkeys stealing valuables and attacking humans in exchange for food.
Family of 4-billion-year-old asteroids reveal secrets of the early solar system
Found between Mars and Jupiter, it's nearly as old as the solar system.
A dinosaur with camouflaged and spiky armour has been discovered in Canada
The 110-million-year-old fossil is one of the best-preserved dinosaurs ever found.
Who is Jeanette Epps? Here's what you need to know about the first African-American astronaut on ISS
Epps will embark on her first space mission as part of Expedition 56/57.
Heatwave photos: Health warnings issued across Europe as temperatures hit dangerous levels
A heatwave is currently extending across the continent, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees in some areas.
Virgin Orbit's rocket-launching plane slated to be tested in 2018
The aircraft has been modified to launch Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne rocket from an altitude of 35,000ft.
Rare plant not seen in America since dinosaurs walked the Earth discovered
The last record of the plant on the western side of the Atlantic was a 66 million years old fossil in Argentina.
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