Tim Peake reveals space debris cracked window of International Space Station
Tim Peake shares image of window chipped by a tiny, fast-moving fragment.
Scalp bacteria to blame for embarrassing dandruff
An imbalance of scalp bacteria leads to severe dandruff, scientists have discovered.
PTSD: Fat hormone involved in risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder
Study in mice shows low levels of adiponectin impedes their ability to overcome fear.
Climate change: Extreme African heatwaves may spark 'humanitarian crisis of unknown dimensions'
Scientists warn Africa could experience four extreme heatwaves annually by 2075 due to geographical location.
Mystery behind vast mounds spanning South America's wetlands solved
Regularly-shaped mounds covering a vast landscape are made by earthworm excrement.
Mystery bend in Hawaiian-Emperor seamount caused by movement near Earth's core
Unusual bend in Hawaiian-Emperor seamount is not seen anywhere else on Earth
World's oldest axe discovered in Australia is 49,000-years-old
The world's oldest axe was created just after humans colonised Australia 50,000 years ago.
'Virtual heart' predicts risk of sudden cardiac death from arrhythmia
Scientists can develop a computer model of a patient's heart, and test their risk of developing arrhythmia.
Ancient 'killer walrus' was not the bone-crunching beast scientists had believed
Scientists suggest Pelagiarctos thomasi ate small animals rather than large marine creatures and sea birds.
Yellow fever poised to become global health emergency with WHO urged to take action
Two academics say World Health Organization needs to tackle yellow fever outbreak as matter of urgency.
Artificial skin that removes wrinkles and restores youth created by scientists
A synthetic skin can tighten area under the eyes and has a better elasticity than real skin.
Earth's mantle moves ten times faster than previously thought
Over five to ten million years, the Earth's surface can move up and down by as much as 5km
Manchester City: From Macclesfield to Madrid - One fan's perspective on an incredible journey
IBTimes UK reporter Matt Atherton describes life as a City fan, before they head to Madrid.
Climate change: Middle East and North Africa to become uninhabitable forcing mass migration
Extreme temperatures will force millions of people to leave vast areas of the world.
Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela is lightning capital of the world
Lake Maracaibo has more than 230 lightning flashes per square kilometre every year.
Madagascar: Three new species of mouse lemur discovered
Study found three new species of mouse lemur in Madagascar; the smallest primates in the world.
Three potentially habitable planets offer best chance of finding alien life
Scientists found at least two planets lying in the 'habitable zone' of their system, just 40 light years away.
Ultra-luminous x-ray sources seen spewing out gas at a quarter of the speed of light
Gas is being expelled from the centre of two ultra-luminous x-ray sources in nearby galaxies.
Eating chocolate every day 'reduces risk of heart disease'
100g of chocolate every day could have health benefits by reducing the risk of high blood sugar.
Condoms in porn encourage men to practise safer sex
Pornography could be used a protective measure in reducing the spread of STDs.
Half of the world's farmed fish 'going deaf' from ear deformities
Half of farmed fish have deformed earbones, which reduces their hearing by up to 50%.
Waiting until 66 to retire linked with longer life
People retiring at 66 have a reduced risk of death by 11%, compared to people retiring at 65 or earlier.
Scientists edge closer to growing blood stem cells in lab
More blood could be available for life-threatening blood disorder patients, including leukaemia and lymphoma.
Mindfulness reduces risk of depression relapse and is just as effective as antidepressants
Mindfulness reduces the risk of relapse in depression patients - with or without antidepressants.
Rapidly-evolving swine flu viruses could infect humans and cause pandemic
Scientists analyse 600 strains on flu to better understand risk posed by pigs.
China: Childhood obesity rates 'explode' as Western lifestyles take over
In 1985, less than 1% of Chinese children were obese. Now, 17% of boys and 9% of girls have an obese BMI.
Greenland: High Arctic air pressure may be causing extreme weather in the UK
Climate change could be shifting Greenland's weather patterns, which is pushing cold air toward the UK.
Blood-sucking bed bugs prefer red and black and are repelled by yellow and green
Bed bugs tend to move toward the colour red as they themselves are red, and tend to live in packs.
Ants build living rafts to save them from floods and remember seating plan every time
Ants can build rafts made entirely from the insect themselves, and become more organised with every flood.
Nightshade plant bleeds nectar to call ants to its defence
Nightshade secretes nectar from its wounds, attracting ants that attack the herbivore and defend the plant.
