Mysterious Chinese skeletons in ancient London cemetery shed new light on Roman Empire
Bones found in a Roman cemetery in Southwark suggest Asian individuals migrated to the empire.
'Sixth sense' may not be just a feeling but a process controlled by our genes
The way we perceive ourselves in space - a sort of 'sixth sense' - appears driven by a specific gene.
Experimental drug laquinimod reduces progression of multiple sclerosis in mice
Experiments in animal models shed light on how the drug might work in humans.
Did Aragorn kill Frodo? Teeth found in 'hobbit' cave suggests humans pushed species to extinction
New evidence suggests H. floresiensis may have cohabited with early humans on Indonesian island of Flores.
Greenland's ice sheet is melting quicker than we thought
Underestimates of the rock mass flows beneath Greenland have led to incorrect assessments of loss of ice.
Climate change drove early humans out of Africa over 125,000 years
Shifts in the Earth's rotation led to wetter climate that influenced population movements out of Africa.
Scientists use innovative technique to identify cells that hide HIV – and kill it
The virus could be 'woken-up' and made visible so that it is easier to kill.
Smoking leaves a 'footprint' on DNA that can last for decades
Epigenetic processes may explain why former smokers can still develop diseases after many years.
How ancient Egyptians died – signs of inflammation, infections and cancer revealed in mummies
Proteins in mummy tissue suggest familiar diseases may have affected ancient Egyptians.
Tiny superhero tardigrade's genome may explain how it is able to trick death
Scientists have identified a unique protein in tardigrades that could protect humans against DNA damage.
Mysterious mammoth fossil sheds light on species migration to California's Channel Islands
Scientists do not know which species the strange mammoth found on Santa Rosa Island belonged to.
Guess what? A pint of beer make us more sociable
Scientists have confirmed beer's pro-social effects as well as the validity of social cognition tests.
Bright lights boost libido in men with low sex drive
Exposure to bright light to mimic seasonal changes increases testosterone levels and boosts libido.
Can stress really affect your chances of getting pregnant?
A new study has re-started the debate about whether stress can affect chances to get pregnant.
Brain map of emotions could help mental health patients who can't express their feelings
With a functional imaging technique scientists are able to see expression of sadness of amusement in the brain.
Jealous much? Envious identified as the most common personality type
In social settings, some people choose not to cooperate in order to be better than everyone else.
California's devastating drought could last for hundreds of years
Scientists studying climate history warn aridity could persist for years in the US state.
Where to watch the Harvest Moon eclipse live and where does the name come from?
As the Full Harvest Moon rises rises in the sky, a penumbral eclipse will be visible.
Size, circuits and hormones: Do men and women really have different brains?
A controversial exhibition has restarted the debate about whether the brains of the sexes are different and if so - how.
Rare gold coin depicting Roman Emperor Nero discovered in Jerusalem archaeology dig
Dating back to 60AD, the coin was found in an ancient Jewish villa owned by wealthy inhabitants of the city.
Are we in a 'sixth mass extinction'? If so large marine animals could be first to go
Extensive and unsustainable fishing is putting larger animals more at risk.
Earliest use of indigo dye found in ancient Peruvian textiles
Pre-Colombian cultures may have been the first in the world to use blue indigo dye.
Watch smart Hawaiian crow use stick tools to forage for food
Bird is one of the few capable of using tools in a particularly sophisticated way.
Why does Pluto's moon have a red polar cap? Scientists solve mystery of Charon's colour
Charon's unique feature may be the result of trapped methane escaped from Pluto's atmosphere.
Meet Diego, the sexually rampant Galapagos giant tortoise who saved his species from extinction
Lothario Diego is thought to have fathered 40% of tortoises in his species in the past 50 years.
Mysterious dog sacrifice dating back 1,000 years discovered in Peruvian temple
The dogs may have been strangled when their masters died – to serve as guides in the afterlife.
'Resilient' westerly winds in Central Asia have blown unchanged for 42 million years
Analysis of rocks and dust near the Tibetan Plateau reveal persistence of winds to climate change.
How a pneumonia-causing 'super bug' steals our iron and invades our bodies
A very resistant bacteria can take hold in the body by sending powerful little molecules to grab iron.
What is cleidocranial dysplasia, the disease affecting Stranger Things' star Gaten Matarazzo?
The congenital genetic disorder affects about one in a million and impacts on bone development.
'Exquisite' mythological statues discovered at the heart of Petra archaeological site
The well preserved artefact depicts the Graeco-Roman goddess of love, Aphrodite.
