Anti-ageing breakthrough as human cells rejuvenated with chemical found in chocolate and wine
New development could one day lead to therapies which may mitigate some of the worst effects of ageing.
Sleep deprivation is just as bad for your brain as alcohol
No legal or medical standards exist for identifying over-tired drivers on the road, in the same way that drunk drivers are targeted.
Spectacular object that could rewrite the history of Ancient Greek art uncovered by archaeologists
The engraved stone seal is so intricate that some details can only be seen with a powerful camera lens.
This fusion reaction is so powerful that physicists nearly buried the results when they discovered it
The reaction has the potential to release eight times as much energy as the individual fusion reactions in a hydrogen bomb.
A1689B11: 11 billion-year-old spiral galaxy is the oldest ever discovered
A galaxy of this kind has never been confirmed so early in the universe's history, according to astronomers.
Cities are making rats, bed bugs and mosquitoes evolve in potentially dangerous ways
Animal evolution is being influenced by the urban environment in ways which could have potentially harmful consequences for humans.
Horses are masters at reading human body language, new study finds
The findings broaden our understanding of animal psychology and how different species can communicate.
Cancer cells can be destroyed using a rare metal from the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs
Researchers used iridium - the second most dense metal on Earth - to effectively target and attack cancer cells, boosting hopes for new treatments.
A new great ape species has been discovered - and it's in danger of extinction
An isolated population of orangutans living on the Indonesian island of Sumatra has been designated as a new species.
Ancient Egypt: A giant hidden void has been discovered deep inside the Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that is still intact and is the largest structure of its kind ever built.
Alcohol may increase compulsive cocaine use, according to rat study
Rats who were given alcohol for 10 days prior to being offered cocaine continued consuming the stimulant, despite being given an electric shock when they did so.
Animal intelligence: Chimpanzees 'take turns' to solve a number puzzle
New research shines a light on the evolution of turn-taking – a behaviour that forms the basis of a range of social interactions, including communication and language.
Rare fruits of Brazil's Atlantic Forest set to become the new superfoods
Antioxidants neutralise free radicals - unstable molecules which can cause damage to cells, contributing to aging and various diseases, such as cancer.
World's biggest drug companies could sue doctors for prescribing cheaper alternatives
Prescribing the safe, effective and cheaper drug - which is used to treat a damaging eye condition - could save the NHS £500 million a year.
These 70 million-year-old remains may belong to the largest flying animal ever discovered
Researchers estimate that the fearsome predator had a wingspan of up to 36 feet and may have stood as tall as a giraffe.
Theory of planet formation called into a question after a giant planet was found next to a tiny star
The existence of such a planet, which is the largest in comparison to its companion star ever discovered, was thought to be extremely unlikely.
Climate change is already damaging the health of millions around the globe
The impacts are disproportionately felt by vulnerable communities in low and middle income countries, according to a report compiled by a collaboration of 26 leading institutions.
Oldest recorded solar eclipse could change everything we know about the ancient Egyptians
Event took place more than 3,000 years ago and might help to explain a cryptic passage in the Bible.
CO2 levels in the Earth's atmosphere surged to highest levels in 800,000 years
Concentrations are now at their highest for 800,000 years, which could lead to "severe ecological and economic disruptions", according to a new report.
Heart surgery risks double when operation is performed in the morning
Research shines light on the influential role that our biological clocks and circadian rhythms have on our heart.
Sinosauropteryx: Feathered dinosaur hid from predators using 'bandit-mask' and camouflage
The colour patterns of dinosaurs resemble those seen in many modern animals, helping them to avoid detection by both predators and prey.
A Yellowstone supervolcano eruption is powerful enough to block the Sun and reverse global warming
Previous eruptions triggered a volcanic winter that lowered global temperatures by 6 degrees Celsius, halting a period of natural global warming.
This 6,000-year-old human skull belongs to the world's earliest known tsunami victim
New research has re-examined the skull, which was first discovered 12 km inland from Papua New Guinea's north coast in 1929.
'Mega-carnivore' dinosaur which roamed Africa 200 million years ago discovered
The dinosaur footprints measured 57cm long, suggesting it was was around 30ft tall - around four times the size of a fully-grown lion. It roamed what is now southern Africa 200 million years ago.
Scientists create robotic 'bee' which can fly, swim and dive into water before shooting itself out
The latest generation of the RoboBee has potential uses ranging from search-and-rescue operations to environmental monitoring and biological studies.
Mars 2117: Architect reveals incredible concept for a self-sustaining colony in space
Humans would live in multiple transparent spheres, each containing numerous self-sustaining towers covered in plants.
Marine archaeologists recover rare ancient tool for navigating the seas from a 500-year-old shipwreck
The 500-year-old object, called an astrolabe, was used by ancient seafarers to measure the altitude of the Sun.
Low-fat bacon? Chinese scientists create genetically modified pigs with 24% less fat
Breakthrough could save pork industry millions of dollars, producing healthier meat and improving the welfare of the animals.
UN under fire as Robert Mugabe named WHO goodwill ambassador
International rights groups and opposition parties have condemned the announcement, highlighting the dire state of Zimbabwe's health service.
UK braces for 70mph winds and flooding as Storm Brian hits British coast
The UK is bracing for gale-force winds and potential flooding as Storm Brian approaches, with gusts of up to 70mph expected in parts of the country.
