Israel: Extremely rare 2,000-year-old gold coin portraying Emperor Augustus unearthed in Galilee
Coin minted under Emperor Trajan and showing Emperor Augustus' face has been found by an Israeli hiker.
Yoga relieves patients with atrial fibrillation thanks to breathing and relaxation
Yoga can help those suffering from atrial fibrillation.
Male infertility: Osteoporosis and diabetes threaten third of men with fertility problems
Men suffering from infertility face lower sex hormone levels and higher risks of metabolic diseases.
'Super fruit' blueberry has the potential to fight off Alzheimer's disease
Blueberries could protect people who already suffer from cognitive impairment.
Stone Age mystery tombs: Massive burial structures open window into our ancestors' past
Archaeologists remain puzzled over functions of Megalithic tombs unearthed in Poland.
Lavau Celtic prince: Inside the 5th century BC tomb that could reveal secrets of ancient civilisation
A year after the discovery of a royal tomb in France, archaeologists are getting to know ancient Celtic culture better.
Pig eye transplant: Chinese boy saved from blindness by porcine cornea
China has become the world pioneer of pig cornea transplant.
Viagra cancer threat: Erectile drug sildenafil may stimulate skin cancer growth
More evidence of a link between Pfizer's Viagra drug and cancer has been revealed.
Major discovery of grid cell role in imagination offers new insights on Alzheimer's disease
Scientists show grid cells are active when people retrace mental imagery.
Breast cancer treatment: 'Ground-breaking potential' in clinical trial that reduced tumours
Results optimistic for women suffering with HER2 positive breast cancer.
ADHD risk higher in youngest school children – age is a key factor to 'avoid misdiagnosis'
Children who are the youngest within their grade are more often diagnosed with ADHD.
Geoengineering: Pumping water onto Antarctica will not stop sea levels rising
Scientists calculated they would have to pump 700km inland for the water to be stored for 1,000 years to limit sea level rise.
Ultra-processed food make up half of Americans' daily calorie intake
A study shows that a majority of Americans derive 90% of their energy intake from added sugar.
Greenpeace: Chernobyl locals still eat radioactive food 30 years after nuclear disaster
Tests conducted for the campaign group show radioactive materials are still present in the environment.
Switching cosmetics significantly reduces exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals
A scientific trial shows that switching to chemical-free products reduces the risk posed by endoctrine disruptors.
Short men and fat women are poorer and have fewer chances in life thanks to their genes
When it comes to socio-economic well-being, those who are short in height or overweight are worse off.
Australia: Ugly endangered mammals suffer from lack of research
Among 331 Australian mammalian species, many are not studied by scientists, prompting fears for their survival.
Post natal depression and psychosis: New mothers with disorders four times more likely to die
Women suffering from postpartum depression have higher risks of natural and unnatural deaths.
Fukushima nuclear disaster health effects: Trauma, psychological distress and cancer threaten survivors
5 years after the disaster cancer risk is difficult to evaluate and evacuees suffer from psychological problems.
Maria Sharapova doping test: What is meldonium and why is the drug banned in tennis?
Also known under the name mildronate, meldonium has been banned in tennis since January.
Total eclipse 2016 livestream: How to watch solar eclipse in South-East Asia live online
The 2016 total solar eclipse will take place on 8 and 9 March 2016, and can be followed live online.
Rhino poaching: World largest rhino farm protected by private army
To deter poachers, the world biggest rhino farm in South Africa employs heavily-armed men.
Vegetable oils 'more effective' at protecting against heart disease and diabetes than olive oil
Grapeseed and corn oil protect against heart problems and diabetes, unlike olive oil.
Beam me up: Star Trek-style teleportation could become a reality says scientists
Teleportation is not restricted to the realm of quantum particles, but could be possible in our world.
Total solar eclipse 2016: Everything you need to know about celestial event in Indonesia
On 8 and 9 March 2016 a total solar eclipse will be seen from Indonesia and the central Pacific.
Scott Kelly livestream: Watch Nasa astronaut discuss Year in Space live online
After a year in space, Kelly is back on Earth. He and Nasa members will share their perspectives on the mission.
Psychotic cannabis users are 50% more at risk of relapse than non-users
Using cannabis after a psychotic episode can lead to relapse and treatment failure.
Lascaux cave paintings: Huge replica of Palaeolithic site to open in France in December
Lascaux IV will be the largest model of the famous Palaeolithic cave to date.
Wadi Sura II: 8,000-year-old handprints on cave art found not to have human origins
Human hand stencils were common in Holocene art, but tiny handprints in Egyptian cave belong to reptiles.
ADHD medication side effects: Drugs given to children appear to weaken bone density
A study reveals that ADHD medication may have long-term health implications for children.
