A small extraterrestrial pebble was found to contain exotic micro-mineral compounds not found anywhere on Earth or any meteorites or comets.
The year in review video shows shots of warships, missile tests, submarines, torpedoes and fighters.
The "distinguished" tombstone was discovered by an Egyptian team of archaeologists along with other remains of tombs at the Al-Abd archaeological site.
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.
Warm ocean waters and rising CO2 levels are likely to disturb the food chain.
The group has been using this attack technique in campaigns since at least July 2016, ESET researchers said.
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.
Billions in research and development are lost every time a new government shifts major spaceflight strategy, say researchers.
The attacks are thought to have begun after a security researcher published a proof-of-concept exploit in December.
The 18th century Dutch warship, the 19th century British steamboat and the ancient lighthouse were all found on sea floor of the Yucatan Peninsula.
The system scans brain waves to recreate visualisations of thoughts, which carry an uncanny resemblance to what a person is actually seeing or thinking.
The Meltdown and Spectre flaws affect nearly every modern processor and impact a range of devices such as computers, smartphones, tablets and servers.
"A person cannot live in those conditions for ever," Ecuador's foreign minister Maria Fernanda Espinosa said.
Dutch start-up Lightyear has designed a solar-powered car prototype which can be driven for months without charging.
Water is one of the most ubiquitous substances on our planet, but we are often unaware of how unusual it is.
Is he a hero or a "disgusting classist"? The internet is divided over Henry - a guy who is alienating his girlfriend with his obsession with the Royals.
A Japanese astronaut has spoken about his amazing growth spurt and concerns that he may not fit into his Earth-bound Soyuz space shuttle.
Phill Bland believes his wife's phone has started to recognise him as the owner and he can now unlock it with his face.
Around 13,000 tourists have become stranded by heavy snow in Zermatt, at the foot of Switzerland's famous Matterhorn.
Pornhub, one of the world's most popular adult websites, has revealed the top three search terms of last year by its randy users were "Lesbian", "Hentai" and "Milf".
US president Donald Trump was among the most searched for celebrities on Pornhub last year, beating Harry Styles, Avril Lavigne and Serena Williams with 424,930 searches overall.
The residence was a summer getaway spot for the imperial family and other high-ranking officials, according to archaeologists.
A suitcase that drives itself will be able to follow you around the airport using facial recognition and a tracking wristband.
With the spotlight on cryptocurrency following the unprecedented rise in the value of Bitcoin last year, it's easily to feel overwhelmed with the sheer amount of options available.
Sales of Sony's PlayStation 4 aren't slowing down, with the manufacturer posting impressive holiday sales pushing the console closer to the 75 million threshold.
A total of 13 unidentified, rudimentary drones, carrying IEDs and guided by GPS, attempted to attack a Russian airbase.
Smartphones being demoed at CES in Las Vegas are offering up unique features to draw attention, such as an inbuilt projector and 90s throwback.
Sand dunes in the Algerian town of Ain Sefra were blanketed by a 16-inch thick layer of snow. This was only the third snowfall to be recorded in the town.
"At least she's a real 'stable genius'," one Twitter user shot back.
INS Arihant is the most important platform within the country's nuclear triad covering land-air-sea modes.