Water evaporation could have huge potential as a new renewable energy source
Harnessing the power of evaporation could provide as much as 70% of the energy the US is currently producing.
New species of 'smiley-faced spiders' named after David Attenborough, Bernie Sanders and more
The spiders have a smiley-face pattern on their abdomens and are found across the Caribbean region.
Scientists create new skin patch in breakthrough which makes wounds heal faster and reduces scarring
The key ingredient is a protein which can be harvested directly from a patient undergoing surgery and turned into an instant healing agent.
Hidden caves on Mars and the Moon are ideal places for human settlements
The tunnels - known as lava tubes - could even help in the search for alien life on Mars.
Lost city founded by Alexander the Great uncovered in Iraq after 2,000 years
The remnants of Qalatga Darband date back more than two millennia.
'Magic dust' technology could lead to supercomputer that can solve complex problems
It uses a type of particle which is half light and half matter.
Scientists find fish actually have complex personalities
Researchers observed significant differences in behaviour between individual fish.
New HIV antibody neutralises 99% of strains and prevents infection in monkeys
At present there is no vaccine for HIV.
Chile becomes first country in the Americas to ban plastic bags in all coastal cities
Researchers predict that by 2050 there will be as much plastic in the sea as there are fish.
First example of sleep is detected in animals without a brain
Researchers observed jellyfish sleeping, suggesting the behaviour evolved before the emergence of a central nervous system in the animal kingdom.
6,000-year-old house older than Stonehenge found in Scottish field
The dwelling was uncovered during water pipeline upgrade works.
Males from hundreds of frog species change colour to attract the opposite sex
Having the most vibrant distinctive colouring enhances their chances of reproductive success.
Italian super-volcano could be close to erupting
Campi Flegrei is a large area of volcanic activity close to Naples.
'Remarkable' new animal species discovered in a cave using smelly cheese as bait
The creature also represents an entirely new genus, or group of species.
Large herbivorous dinosaurs ate crustaceans as a side dish
The unusual behaviour may have been linked to sexual activity.
Is our galaxy a galactic outlier? The Milky Way may not be as 'typical' as we thought
Many models for understanding the universe rely on galaxies behaving in a similar fashion to the Milky Way.
This ancient 'devil' frog had the bite force of a tiger and could eat dinosaurs
Beelzebufo - or the devil frog as it is known - weighed around 4kg and lived 68 million years ago.
Scorching hot Mercury is icier than previously thought
Scientists have discovered huge deposits of ice on the closest planet to the Sun.
Students have developed a vegan 'hard-boiled egg'
The inventors plan to present the product to companies.
Barn owls have ears that don't age
Studying the listening abilities of birds such as the barn owl could lead to new treatments for those with hearing loss.
Expedition ends after accidentally discovering more than 60 ancient shipwrecks
The vessels were in excellent condition due to the curious conditions of the Black Sea.
Scientists harness power of photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide into renewable fuels
New technique could help up us move away from reliance on greenhouse gas-emitting fossil fuels.
Gene editing breakthrough allows cells to be programmed like computers to fight disease
The technique could also help create plants which are more resistant to pests or extreme weather.
How breeding rare giant sea snails could save the Great Barrier Reef
The reef faces a major threat in addition to those posed by global warming and rising sea temperatures.
Turning lightning into thunder: Scientists change light into sound with groundbreaking microchip
Technology could lead to a radical overhaul of the struggling fibre-optic networks that make up the internet.
Volkswagen 'Dieselgate' scandal blamed for 5,000 premature deaths across Europe
In 2015 German carmaker admitted to cheating on vehicle emissions tests.
Children who are praised for being smart are much more likely to become cheaters
New research finds this affects children as young as three.
Nasa's Cassini plunges into Saturn, ending its extraordinary mission after 20 years in space
The pioneering spacecraft has revolutionised our understanding of the solar system.
Hubble detects extraordinary pitch-black planet that 'eats' light
WASP-12b lies 1,400 light years from Earth and is twice the size of Jupiter.
Ecologists uncover evidence of legendary 'night parrot', one the world's rarest birds
Until 2013, the bird had not been seen alive by a single human for more than 100 years.
