Watch 3D reconstruction of rich Pompeii home as it stood before tragic Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists have represented the home of a rich man of Pompeii before the catastrophic eruption of 79 AD.
In search of eternal life? Humans are never going to live to be 1,000 years old
Biological limit to human lifespan means we might never live past Jeanne Calment's record of 122 years old.
2016 Chemistry Nobel Prize awarded to scientists who developed world's smallest machinery
Award has gone to scientists who made tiny machines out of molecules.
Scientists a step closer to creating blood test to predict suicide risk
A defective enzyme leading to higher levels of an inflammatory acid may be partly responsible for suicidal behaviours.
Can Capuchins tell the time? Monkeys remember when and where their food is hidden
Like humans, capuchins were shown to have an integrated, episodic memory.
Hawaii's deep coral reefs are home to species unseen anywhere else in the world
Two decades of exploration have allowed researchers to describe the fauna living in coral reefs deep in the ocean.
Prehistoric shark as big as today's 'great whites' roamed oceans 20 million years ago
The newly discovered species, now extinct, was described from fossilised teeth found around the world.
Rare genetic mutations linked to schizophrenia and higher education drop-out rates
Specific rare mutations make developing schizophrenia and dropping out of school more likely.
Poaching remains number one threat to tigers - both in the wild and in captivity
Just under 3,900 tigers remain in the wild, and captive animals are now also targeted by poachers.
What is the controversial OCD treatment known as 'deep brain stimulation'?
Deep Brain Stimulation is a controversial neurosurgical treatment which may help some patients with severe OCD.
Yoshinori Ohsumi awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for work on autophagy
Japanese scientist Yoshinori Ohsumi has increased our knowledge of how a crucial cellular process works.
What is dissociative identity disorder, the condition affecting James McAvoy's character in 'Split'?
Dissociative identity disorder is a controversial condition that leads people to develop different 'alters'.
Bees can feel happiness too - sugary food puts them in a positive mood
Bees rewarded with sweet water experience a more positive state.
The secret to looking attractive? Stand next to someone who is not
A psychologist has found out that how we perceive people's appearance is not fixed but depends on the context.
This is why your dog loves you so much
Dogs have specific genes that make them more willing to engage in contact with humans.
Why do psychotic patients hear voices? 'Psychics' shed light on origins of hallucinations
People who can hear voices while healthy puzzle scientists and offer clues about how to treat psychosis.
Teenage girls on the pill face '80% greater relative risk of needing anti-depressants'
Scientists find possible correlation between hormonal contraception and use of antidepressants.
Ancient gate-shrine discovered just outside Jerusalem supports Biblical story of temple desecration
A toilet was found in the gate-shrine, a symbol of Biblical King Hezekiah's desire to abolish pagan places of worship.
HIV-positive children with no disease progression may be key to unlock new treatments
Future treatment research could be based on the immune system of children that resist HIV infections.
Humans evolved to be a violent species - but we can change our own nature
Violent behaviour is shaped by cultural factors but researchers shows it may have an evolutionary basis too.
Nearly 50,000 women die each year as a result of an unsafe abortion
On the Global Day for Access to Safe and Legal Abortion, the UN asks countries to take a more lenient approach and to promote contraception.
The world's first 'three parent' baby has been born in Mexico
The controversial treatment was performed by a team of US doctors.
Overpopulation in Dhaka 'will see groundwater contaminated with arsenic within next decade'
Providing for Dhaka's large population puts a strain on the city's deep water resources.
Giant dinosaurs - like massive T-Rex - often had ornamented skulls
T-Rex and other large theropods that grew quickly in size often displayed crests or horns.
Morning sickness associated with 50 to 75% reduced risk of losing the baby
Pregnant women with nausea in the first trimester are less likely to suffer a miscarriage.
Peru's mysterious ring-shaped geoglyphs may symbolise ancient trade flows
Large circles in southern Peru appear to represent trade exchanges more than 1,000 years ago.
Sleeping sickness parasites found to hide under the skin – paving way for new diagnosis tool
The discovery suggests scientists may not have to rely simply on blood tests to diagnose sleeping sickness.
Could 'party drug' ketamine be a treatment for cocaine addiction?
Ketamine is increasingly studied by scientists for its potential therapeutic properties.
World's oldest 'cold case'? Ötzi the Iceman's murder finally solved
Scientists have used criminology methods to find out more about who shot Ötzi in the Alps 5,000 years ago.
Climate change threatens coffee production - and our ability to enjoy our morning expresso
Altered rainfall and warm temperatures are degrading the quality of coffee and cutting down production.
