Brexit-related increase in trade costs will make it harder to get hold of foods that are critical components of healthy diets and chronic-disease prevention.

Materialism leaves a big black hole inside millions of people. The more you have, the less content you feel.

A landmark study has found that antidepressants are effective and more people should take them. Amitriptyline is the most effective drug while Prozac performed relatively badly.

Students at universities could see their final-year exams cancelled as academics plan to increase their strikes.

The top prize went to a remarkable image of a single, floating atom captured by an Oxford University student using a basic DSLR camera.

The image, taken by an Oxford University student, won first prize at a science photography contest conducted by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

Bad behaviour was reportedly witnessed following a Port and Policy party run by the Oxford University Conservative Association, that has Jacob Rees-Mogg as honorary president.

Flight Lieutenant Timothy Barry was living with Sarah Seddon when the alleged incident took place at their home near RAF Benson in Oxfordshire

A strontium atom is suspended in high vacuum and illuminated between two electrodes with a blue laser.

President Trump has provided vivid case studies for leaders, young and old

Phrenology was hugely popular in the 19th century but today is more often remembered for its dark history and links to eugenics.

Many called for the right-wing journalist turned educationalist to be sacked over sexists tweets, and remarks about working-class students.

Black cab rapist John Worboys turned to God in a bid to get released from prison on parole, prison sources claim

The stars have been spotted in the Large Magellanic Cloud called 30 Doradus or the Tarantula nebula.

The former Conservative MP, who lived with her mother until 2007, has already caused a stir on the Channel 5 show.

Scotland's Highland Wildlife Park has welcomed a polar bear cub, announced just a day after a cub in Tierpark Berlin was found dead. Cubs have a high mortality rate in captivity.

The former journalist has been appointed as a member of the new Office for Students - but some have questioned his suitability for the role

A plant-based diet has been linked to health benefits - but it can be just as high in sugar, salt and saturated fat if followed incorrectly

As the the dystopian show returns for a fourth season, we take a look at the real-life technology its writers have unwittingly foreseen

2017 has been a tough year by anyone's standards - but these news stories prove that there is always a reason to cling on to hope

British universities have been warned they could be fined if they restrict free speech on campus, but campaigners say that it banning speakers is the fault of student unions.

Water-absorbing rocks may be reason Martian surface is so dry, according to radical research by scientists.

The video of the deer jumping off a bridge has since gone viral over the internet and has garnered over 27 million views.

Ticks that lived alongside dinosaurs feasted on their blood.

Labour leader believes that robots will not take your jobs, but workers need to adapt to the ever-changing workplace.

Lavinia Woodward launches appeal against 10-month suspended prison sentence she received her stabbing boyfriend with bread knife.

Relic believed to have come from Saint Nicholas confirmed as dating back to around time of his death in 343AD.

The attack strategy and trajectory of these aerial predators could be employed to develop visually-guided defence drones.

A tweet stating "name a badder bitch than Taylor Swift" went viral, with stories about female revolutionaries and Holocaust survivors being shared in response.

Apart from differences caused by geography and origin, most languages follow a common pattern because they need to be simple, yet effective.