Stretchable artificial 'skin' developed that gives robotic hand a sense of touch
Material is able to distinguish between hot and cold.
New microchip technology could lead to 'smart pills' that diagnose and treat diseases
Device works using the same principles as an MRI machine.
Scientists have discovered that some fish 'farm' their food
Behaviour was documented at Palmyra Atoll in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Medical drone successfully delivers human blood after flying over 161 miles of desert
Drones could soon revolutionise transport of medical samples, lab materials and even organs, saving lives in the process.
Ancient Greeks may have deliberately built along earthquake fault lines
A new study suggests there is a relationship between earthquakes and the culture of Ancient Greece.
Spanish researchers discover 30,000 year-old cave paintings
The team used cutting-edge technology to identify the prehistoric artwork.
Pre-human ancestors were high-flying acrobats, 52-million-year-old fossil reveals
The first primates are thought to have spent most of their time in the trees.
Half billion-year-old fossils could rewrite the history of animal evolution
Scientists found traces of complex animals which pre-date the oldest known fossils.
Stephen Hawking thinks humans will settle on other planets within 100 years
The most likely candidate for colonisation will be the planet Proxima b which is around 4 light years away.
Wonder material that switches from being a mirror to a window devised by scientists
Technique uses nanotechnology to manipulate particles on a tiny scale.
New 14-metre long dinosaur species discovered in Spain
Soriatitan golmayensis is thought to have lived between 130 and 138 million years ago.
Why are there so many hurricanes these days? Irma, Harvey and more explained
Favourable conditions in the Atlantic are fuelling devastating tropical storms.
Wild tigers will return to Kazakhstan, 70 years after being wiped out
Unprecedented reintroduction program will involve restoring vast areas of forest.
Canada's 'unique' new telescope will reveal more of the universe than ever before
CHIME will enable scientists to create a three-dimensional map of space on an unprecedented scale.
Why does morality go out of the window when you're in a group? Study reveals all
German research looked at what motivates a group to act dishonestly.
New 'pen' device accurately identifies cancer in 10 seconds
The MasSpec Pen provides surgeons with information about which tissue to cut and which to preserve, enabling better treatment.
Biologists slow ageing process, extending lifespan of fruit flies
Researchers hope the technique could one day benefit humans.
Deforestation has double the effect on global warming than previously thought
Tackling deforestation should be higher on the climate change agenda.
Life on Mars: Search for alien life finds new hope in fascinating chemical discovery
Nasa has detected a key ingredient for life for the first time on the Red Planet.
Humans are still evolving and filtering out these undesirable traits
Traits which predispose people to developing Alzheimer's or becoming a heavy smoker are disappearing.
Voyager 1: The furthest man-made object from Earth celebrates 40 years in space
The probe is currently travelling through interstellar space at speeds of nearly 40,000 mph
Treating brain tumours with Zika virus destroys cancer cells
Virus was able to effectively target a type of cancer cell which is resistant to normal treatments.
Groundbreaking cooling system that works without electricity could drastically reduce energy use
Traditional cooling systems consume around 15% of all electricity and are responsible for 10% of greenhouse gas emissions.
Global vaccine program will save 20 million lives and $820 billion by 2020, research finds
The Gavi initiative has helped immunize 580 million children in developing countries.
Heavy alcohol use 'alters brain function of young men more than women'
Research shows how the effects of alcohol use on the brain differ between men and women.
Scientists unlock mystery behind first black holes in the early universe
Primordial black holes could explain how heavy elements like gold, platinum and uranium were created.
Scientists uncover the powerful role of scent in animal attraction
Study shows how smell is fundamental to forming a bond with others.
Gene editing: FDA approves wonder cancer treatment in a historic first
The experimental therapy showed an astonishing 83% remission rate in clinical trials.
New breakthrough technique could revolutionise biodegradable plastic
Replacing oil-based plastics with biodegradable materials would have huge environmental benefits.
15 mysterious radio emissions detected in alien life probe
Breakthrough Listen project was set up to search for signs of extraterrestrial life.
