Rainbow-coloured dinosaur the size of a duck discovered in China
Caihong juji was about the same size as a duck and lived 161 million years ago, according to scientists.
Ancient objects with rare Viking rune inscriptions discovered in Denmark
The new discoveries shed light on a key period of the early Viking age – when a new runic alphabet came into use.
The Western diet is so unhealthy, your body thinks it's a dangerous infection
Researchers examined the effects of a typical Western diet - which is high in fat, sugar and salt, and low in fibre - on mice.
This man is immune to one of the most poisonous substances in the world – ricin
New research could one day lead to the development of an antidote for ricin, according to German scientists.
Supermassive black hole caught snacking on gas and producing two enormous cosmic 'burps'
While astronomers have predicted this type of event before, it has never been observed directly in a distant galaxy.
Nasa creates amazing new navigation technique that could herald new era in space exploration
The technology works in much the same way as Global Positioning Systems on Earth, albeit on a cosmic scale.
'I've never seen anything like that anywhere, ever': Ice cut into strange shapes by Canadian bridge
Paul Tymstra took the photo while on a training session as he was preparing his descent into Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island.
Scientists discover huge water deposits on Mars that could sustain manned missions to the planet
Understanding water ice on Mars is key to unlocking the secrets of the Red Planet, according to scientists.
Sunshine could help burn fat, reveals new study
Researchers found that blue light from the sun causes the fat cells that lie just beneath our skin to store less fat than usual.
Great Pyramid of Giza: Is there an iron throne made of meteorites in newly discovered void?
Archaeoastronomy professor suggests recently discovered void in heart of pyramid could house throne built of metal from outer space.
One of the largest volcanic eruptions ever happened in 2012 - and barely anyone noticed
New research is revealing fascinating details about the largest underwater eruption in the past 100 years.
New turkey-sized dinosaur discovered in ancient Australian river bed
Previously unknown species, which has been named Diluvicursor pickeringi, uncovered in 113-million-year-old rocks in south-eastern Australia.
Giant burrowing bat which lived in prehistoric New Zealand discovered
The animal's specialized teeth and large size suggest it was capable of eating plants, as well as small vertebrates.
Alien signals? Data sheds new light on one of the biggest astrophysical mysteries of recent times
An unexplained source of powerful cosmic radio bursts is originating from an "extreme environment" that is among the most magnetic regions of the universe ever observed.
Astronomers have just observed some of the universe's earliest galaxies in unprecedented detail
Scientists detect "whirlpool"-like motion of gases inside galaxies which formed 800 million years after Big Bang.
Of all the planetary systems in the Milky Way galaxy, our Solar system is quite unusual
The new research has implications for understanding how planetary systems form, astronomers say.
This company wants to put a fully solar-powered car on the road by 2019
Dutch start-up Lightyear has designed a solar-powered car prototype which can be driven for months without charging.
Scientists have created the coldest liquid water ever - and it's 45 degrees below freezing
Water is one of the most ubiquitous substances on our planet, but we are often unaware of how unusual it is.
Ancient royal 'summer vacation' palace unearthed in China
The residence was a summer getaway spot for the imperial family and other high-ranking officials, according to archaeologists.
Functioning human muscle grown from skin cells for the first time
The new research will enable researchers to better understand rare muscle diseases and develop new, personalized, regenerative therapies.
Lost Scottish monastery, where ancient Bible text was written, discovered after 1,000 years
The Book of Deer, a biblical manuscript, contains the first written evidence of the Scottish Gaelic language.
Titanoboa: The monster snake that measured 50 feet and ate crocodiles for dinner
Titanoboa cerrejonensis is the largest snake ever known to have existed and an early ancestor to today's boa constrictors.
Firehawks: Killer birds in Australia are deliberately starting fires to scare prey into the open
Intriguing behaviour of raptors is widely known among Australia's indigenous people and is often represented in sacred ceremonies.
Mind-boggling experiments reveal glimpses of a 4th dimension
Scientists have long believed there may be a fourth spatial dimension beyond human perception in our 3D world.
Narcissists are supportive of fellow narcissists, study finds
By examining behaviour on Instagram, researchers sought to find out what narcissistic individuals think of fellow narcissists.
Taking paracetamol during pregnancy could impair the fertility of female children
There is already evidence to suggest that the drug can disrupt the reproductive system in male children, but the effect on females was not known.
In 1987, an international treaty was signed to protect all life on Earth - now Nasa proves it's working
30 years ago, the Montreal Protocol was agreed to regulate the use of chemicals that deplete the ozone - a layer of the atmosphere which shields the Earth from harmful UV rays.
As brutal cold sweeps US, heartless pet owners let their dogs freeze to death
Animal protection groups and local authorities have urged people to shelter their pets indoors during the icy weather.
Ancient child mummy buried in church casts new light on disease that kills millions
DNA analysis of an ancient mummy suggests Hepatitis B has been killing humans for centuries.
Secrets of ancient manuscript depicting the wars that inspired Game of Thrones
The Canterbury Roll traces the history of England from its mythical origins right up until the Wars of the Roses.
