Shipwreck explorers find long-lost 'Washington' sloop at the bottom of Lake Ontario
The ship sank in 1803 after it was hit by a devastating storm - it had been lost ever since.
Ötzi the Iceman wore an elaborate outfit made from five animals - including bear and goat
Mummy's clothes were made both from wild and domesticated species.
Zika virus: Placenta cells responsible for infection of babies identified
Virus transmission between mothers and infants may occur via specific placenta cells.
If trees could speak - How archaeologists use tree rings to uncover history's secrets
Ancient radiocarbon activity from solar storms in trees could frame a better chronology of the past.
Impressive geological features reveal Isthmus of Panama is 'only' three million years old
Previous studies had said the Isthmus formed between 6 and 23 million years ago.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome – Why parents may choose to put babies in 'unsafe' sleeping positions
Many parents do not follow recommendations but how can a better public health message be passed on?
Where to watch Full Sturgeon Moon online and where does the strange name come from?
On 18 August, the 'Full Sturgeon Moon' will rise in the sky - find out more...
25-million-year-old fossil sheds light on evolution of endangered river dolphin
Ancient skull was found more than five decades ago in Alaska.
Stunning video captures coral bleaching process for the first time
On the images recorded by scientists, damage begins after just two hours.
Schizophrenia is a 'modern' disease, developing after humans diverged from Neanderthals
Genetic data suggests our closest relatives did not develop the psychiatric disorder
Nasa satellite captures stunning image of cyclone over Japan and Russia
The Terra satellite that took the picture has been operating since 1999.
'Invisible' hydrogel films could regenerate cornea cells and improve transplantation outcomes
The new technique could help millions of people worldwide who suffer from vision problems.
Alzheimer's disease: Why is it so hard to find a treatment?
Progress occurs daily but there is a long way to go before we find the 'miracle cure' against Alzheimer's.
Online porn: Leading NHS doctor blames easy access to pornography for men's sexual health problems
Easy access to porn has reduced young men's ability to be sexually aroused in real-life settings.
Ancient shipwreck in Florida waters linked to French artefacts from colonial period
Cannons, anchors and a marble monument identified near Cape Canaveral, with signs of French origins.
Cognitive impairment in schizophrenia improved by physical exercise
Cognitive deficit symptoms were alleviated after combining sports and medicine.
Multiple sclerosis: Identifying and treating early symptoms can prevent MS diagnosis
Some patients who took drug interferon beta-1b before being diagnosed did not develop the disease.
Did the ancient Greeks perform gruesome human sacrifices? 3,000-year-old skeleton discovery reopens debate
3,000-year-old remains change what we know of Greek civilisation and its sacrificial practices.
Men post sexy gym pictures on social media to compensate for loss of power
In a context of austerity, men feel good about themselves by showing they work out.
Call for leopard reclassification as 'endangered' as it disappears from 94% of historical range
Scientists say Indochinese leopard numbers could be as low as 1,000 as agriculture and poaching take their toll.
Cannibalistic prehistoric shark fed on its babies when food was scarce
Baby shark teeth were found in 300 million years old adult poop fossils.
New understanding of how HIV evades immune system paves way for new treatments
A protein surrounding the virus protects it in an original way from the host's immune system.
First humans in Americas could not have gotten there over ancient land bridge from Siberia
This pathway remained inhabitable for humans for thousands of years.
Mystery mummified monster discovered in Siberia diamond pit
Remains of a strange creature have been found by Siberian miners in diamond-yielding sands.
Cataclysmic volcanic eruption in Philippines hid fact sea level rise is well and truly upon us
Pinatubo eruption cooled down planet, hiding effects of global warming on ocean rise.
Zika virus infection in pregnancy linked to severe joint deformities in babies
Some children have joint deformities potentially caused by a congenital Zika infection.
Oldest HIV-related virus ever identified is 60-million-years-old
The virus was identified in the genome of a lemur known as Malayan colugo.
Viking conquerors created horses that were more comfortable to ride
Breeds preferred for their comfortable pace were used on long journeys.
Joan of Arc, Julius Caesar and Beethoven: Meet historic figures with modern disorders
Asperger's, epilepsy and schizophrenia could have guided the famous minds on their missions.
Ancient 'Beaded Burial' at Cahokia reveals women's power in native American societies
Women of noble descent were buried beside men in the grandiose mass grave.
