China to build hybrid fission-fusion reactor for nuclear waste disposal by 2030?
It will be better for the environment and safer if the project comes to fruition.
Cannabis found to help healing process of bone fractures
'We found that CBD alone makes bones stronger during healing,' said Dr Yankel Gabet.
Buruli ulcer: Significant breakthrough in cure for flesh-eating disease [Graphic images]
Buruli ulcer is rife in poor West African communities
Large winged dinosaur closely related to the velociraptor discovered in China
'This new dinosaur is one of the closest cousins of velociraptor, but it looks just like a bird'
Northern white rhinos face extinction as last remaining male approaches his final years
'Sudan is an old animal as far as rhinos are concerned - and he's going to die soon'
Discovery of Jupiter-esque planet orbiting sun-like star could be key in search for similar solar system
Astronomers may be close to finding a solar system similar to our own.
Lightyear.fm lets listeners know what Earth music aliens are currently listening to
Extra-terrestrials 13 light years away would be bumping Ja Rule.
Massachusetts: Beachgoers save stranded great white shark [Video]
The shark got stuck on land when trying to catch seagulls.
50 million-year-old fossilised sperm discovered in worm cocoon - by accident
Fossilised cocoon was discovered on an Antarctic Island
Campaign group calls for reintroduction of wolves, lynx and wild boar to UK forests
The Scottish government has said that it will mull over the decision.
Sea levels could rise by 20ft as climate change takes its toll
Scientists studied how the Poles reacted when the earth has experienced similar high temperatures.
Male employees feel threatened by female bosses and will be overly assertive in salary negotiation
Report highlights male attitudes towards female bosses
Seabird populations have plummeted by 70% in last 60 years
A report has found losses of around 70% of monitored seabird populations since the 50s.
Medical marijuana: Scientists find way to remove negative side effects and preserve benefits
Negative side effects like memory loss may no longer hold medical marijuana back.
Ancient black hole discovered that bends the rules of galaxy formations
Researcher Benny Trakhtenbrot said: 'We therefore have a gigantic black hole within a normal size galaxy.'
Wendiceratops: Archeologists discover Triceratops relative in Canada
The Wendiceratops pinhornensis has been named after its discoverer, Wendy Sloboda,
North Korea: Children will die if urgent action is not taken to combat drought warns UN
'If we delay it may well be too late to save the most vulnerable children'
Super typhoon to hit Japan and China as Nangka and Chan-Hom creep up Pacific Ocean
Two typhoons are expected to form a 'super typhoon' affecting China and Japan, with thousands already evacuated.
Martian opal gemstone could indicate that Mars 'once held life'
'We know that on Earth opals like these are often formed in and around hot springs.'
Hikikomori: Health concerns mount over condition as a million Japanese men lock themselves away
Doctors and sufferers have spoke out on the condition, which sees people lock themselves in their own bedroom.
Centralia, Pennsylvania: The town that has been on fire for 53 years
A new video posted to YouTube details the history of the blaze.
Kiwis in flight: New Zealand to become leading nation in private space race?
'The reason why we're in New Zealand is to reach the orbital angles we need.'
Ebola: World Health Organization criticises itself for response to crisis
An internal investigation reveals that it is not equipped to deal with health outbreaks.
What's orbiting Earth? Programmer designs interactive map of everything that circles our planet
Every single item larger than cricket ball included on map.
ET in HD? Astronomers propose £6.5bn high-definition satellite telescope as Hubble's successor
'It's hard to convey just how spectacular it's going to be.'
Australia: Marine experts rush to save seven-metre whale stuck in Cairns reef
'If it doesn't get out, running out of energy reserves is a real risk for it.'
Russia: Arctic mummy from lost civilization discovered in Siberia
Human remains were wrapped in birch bark and copper and preserved in the Siberian permafrost
5-billion-year-old signal detected from deep space as part of Australian satellite project
Dr James Allison said: 'This catch shows we're going to bag a big haul of galaxies.'
5 supermassive black holes discovered leading to fear that many more could be threatening Earth
'Although we have only detected five the predicted numbers are huge'
Namibian seal cull: 80,000 seals pups to be massacred in 'cruellest slaughter in the world'
African nation is the only country that allows the killing of nursing baby seals.
