Mystery Neolithic tribe introduced red deer to Scottish Islands by boat
Red deer probably reached islands off Scotland with the help of maritime transport.
Mass extinctions: 'Live fast, die young' strategy helped some species survive Great Dying
After a massive volcano eruption 252 million years ago, a group of animals survived by altering their development.
Touching a robot in intimate places triggers arousal in humans
Touching a humanoid's intimate body parts increases humans' emotional and physiological responses.
Having an apple-shaped body predicts the risk of heart disease better than obesity and BMI
Having a high waist circumference is closely associated to a risk of left ventricular dysfunction.
What is fentanyl, the drug fuelling a US overdose epidemic?
Opioid drug fentanyl can be prescribed as a painkiller. But illicit products are causing overdoses and deaths.
Hide from the aliens: Lasers can conceal the Earth from hostile extraterrestrial life
Using laser techniques could help us hide from aliens - or communicate with them.
Laos: Discovery of human remains at ancient site deepens Plain of Jars mystery
Human remains at the "Plain of Jars" could shed light on ancient burial practices and cultures.
Hyperthymesia: Extreme memory skills linked to rare form of OCD
Hyperthymesia, the ability to recall things from years ago, may hide a symptom of obsessive behaviour.
Depression: Is it really risky to take antidepressants during pregnancy?
Women who take antidepressants while pregnant may worry about the potential risks to their babies.
World Autism Awareness Day 2016: What challenges do family have to face?
Families speak out on World Autism Awareness Day about the challenges they face on a daily basis.
Wild tigers: Enough forests in Asia remain to reach goal of doubling population by 2022
Efforts to increase tiger population in the next six years could work since sufficient wild habitat remains.
Ancient DNA bears traces of the brutal European colonisation of the Americas
No traces of ancient indigenous DNA are found in modern Native Americans, suggesting it was 'wiped out'.
Scans of Tutankhamun's tomb fail to reveal secret rooms or Queen Nefertiti's burial chamber
More research required to say if the Pharaoh's tomb hides secret burial chamber of Queen Nefertiti.
PTSD: Brain scans show mindfulness training helps veterans recover from trauma
Mindfulness training helps veterans with PTSD by altering brain activity and symptoms of the disorder.
Are you a grammar police officer? Personality dictates how you react to written mistakes
The way people judge email-writers for their errors depends on their personality traits, scientists suggest.
Egypt: Hidden chambers of Tutankhamun's tomb 'unlikely' according to experts
A second scan will be conducted in Tutankhamun's tomb, but some experts doubt the existence of secret chambers.
Asia: One billion people to face severe water shortages by 2050
Water shortages may become common in Asian countries by 2050 but climate change alone is not to blame.
Mysterious skin disease plaguing England, Belgium and France finally linked to genetic mutation
The identification of the disease, affecting families in Europe, offers up the possibility of finding a cure.
Rare sacred text depicting god or goddess to shed light on ancient Etruscans
A large stele discovered in a temple could hold clues regarding the deity revered by the Etruscans.
Do cats meow in accents? Scientists investigate mysteries of cat communication
A five-year long project plans to decipher the ways cats communicate between themselves and with humans.
Why human memory is hugely dependent on probability and selective recall
Memory formation is a complex process that could be driven by what we expect to happen in any given situation.
Universal language: 'Not face' expresses negative feelings across cultures
Whether English, Spanish, Chinese or those who speak in sign, people express disagreement in the same way.
How to speed date successfully? Spread your legs
In the modern world of dating, subtle actions, like posture changes, can make a big difference.
World Chocolate Day: The health benefits of eating chocolate, according to science
Scientific studies showing the benefits of eating chocolate
Joan of Arc: The legend behind the ring responsible for latest France-UK spat
A ring said to have belonged to Joan of Arc is causing controversy as people question its authenticity.
Heart attacks: Patients are younger and more obese than 20 years ago
Cardiac patients are getting younger and fatter, prompting worries that prevention is not working.
Magnetic sun: Impressive simulation of sun's magnetic field offers insights on solar cycle
A new simulation of solar magnetic fields will help scientists gather new clues on how solar cycles trigger different spatial events.
Sleep deprivation: Single gene explains why lack of sleep leads to increased appetite
A gene responsible for the interaction between sleep deprivation and metabolic disorder has been identified.
Australopithecus: Human ancestors better at adapting to new environments than thought
Australopithecus fossils found east of the Great Rift Valley shed a light on early humans spatial distribution.
Critical thinking suppressed in brains of people who believe in the supernatural
Religious beliefs and scientific thinking clash because different brain areas are involved in both cognitive processes.
