Volcanic eruptions wouldn't have been as devastating to dinosaurs as previously thought
It was thought that a combined effort from asteroids and volcanoes led to the extinction of dinosaurs.
Rare venomous blue dragon filmed on Australian beach
The blue dragon is a one-inch sea slug that packs a heap of venom
Did Greek God of fertility Priapus have a penis disorder known as phimosis?
A painting from the ancient city of Pompeii suggests that he would have suffered from condition.
China releases its fifth captive-bred giant panda into the wild
The breeding programme has produced mixed results so far.
Pregnant cannabis smokers have children with better global motion perception
However, the researchers warn that women still shouldn't smoke when pregnant
Fossils of 380 million year-old forest found with role in dramatic climate change
400 million years ago, the first forests began to sprout.
Italy: Dark Ages burning of young 'witch' revealed after pit excavated
The girl would have been no older than 17 and was malnourished when she was burned.
Pigeons taught to detect breast cancer on X-rays
'With some training and selective food reinforcement, pigeons do just as well as humans'
7,000 religious items found in Israel belonged to ancient Palestinian cult
Archaeologists believe that the discovery of the religious artefacts is the 'find of the century'.
Harvard University experiment shows US, Canadian and Ugandan children are the world's fairest
Children in India, Mexico, Peru and Senegal took deals that favoured themselves, however.
Are men redundant? Baby mice created using two mothers and no father
Scientists say that sperm is replaceable and a family can be created just using eggs.
Gene mutation could cause reckless behaviour when drunk
Research from Finland shows that a mutation in one gene could be responsible for impulsive behaviour
Out of this world: ISS astronaut Kjell Lindgren treats Twitter followers to spectacular images of Earth from space
Lindgren Tweets a wide array of images of views from all over the world
Oldest portrait of ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius unearthed by archaeologists
Portrait was found in tomb of Liu He, grandson of Emperor Wu
3 to 5 coffees a day may reduce risk of death from cardiovascular, neurological disease and suicide
It may also reduce risk of death from type 2 diabetes
Canadian dermatologists lay out more effective ways to treat acne
'We hope that these guidelines will help health care professionals address the common scourge of acne.'
Watch live online: Leonid meteor shower 2015 to peak in early hours of 18 November
Cloudy skies could obstruct the annual display.
Leading Harvard professor offers new theory on how humans came to exist
Dark matter played a crucial role in allowing our existence," says Professor Lisa Randall.
World Antibiotic Awareness Week: What is antibiotic resistance?
At least 23,000 deaths a year are caused by resistance to antibiotics
Psychedelic space: Nasa reveals vibrant Pluto and more colourful images of the universe
IBTimes UK looks at psychedelic space images released by Nasa using false colour.
Historic Spanish shipwreck discovered in Colombia may have been sunk by Spain itself
It belonged to Spanish admiral Blas de Lezo who unconventionally ordered it to be sunk.
Baffin Island lava suggests water has been on Earth since the planet formed
It had been theorised that water travelled to Earth on meteorites or comets.
Homeopathy at risk of being blacklisted from NHS following crunch talks in 2016
The Government could blacklist homeopathy from the NHS
Taking a break from Facebook can improve happiness
A study from the Happiness Research Institute shows that Facebook can cause anxiety
Climate change helped Ancient China's Southern Song Dynasty keep Genghis Khan and Mongol Empire at bay
A new study has found the warm climate of the time helped the economy boom.
Birds of a feather starve together: Great tits will give up food for love
Experiment highlights the importance of social relationships for wild birds.
Ancient Roman gladiator amphitheatre discovered in Tuscany
Initial estimates suggest that the amphitheatre's base measured 262 by 196 feet
DNA of Incan child ritually sacrificed 500 years ago sequenced revealing mystery heritage
This mummified infant discovered in 1985, frozen at the base of Piramide Mountain.
Neolithic beekeepers: Humans have been farming bees for honey for 8,500 years
Evidence shows humans used honeybees during the Neolithic period.
China: Vast goldmine discovered under the sea
Anything over 20 tons of gold is a 'big' mine and this find contains 470 tons.
