Ulnar nerve damage responsible for St Peter's original benediction sign
It was previously thought that the partially closed hand was a result of median nerve damage
Texas: Woman had eight tapeworm eggs living in her head
The parasites in Yadira Rostro's brain caused her blinding headaches.
The Zoological Society of London's Photography Prize 2015 winners announced
Winning images will be on display at London Zoo from 18 September.
Sex degrees of separation: Find out how many people you've indirectly had sex with
The average Brit has been sexually exposed to 3,917,918 people.
Filmmakers build scale-size replica of solar system in Nevada desert [Video]
A documentary from Wylie Overstreet and Alex Gorosh shows how they reconstructed the solar system
Conservationists call for urgent action to save remaining 100 wild Sumatran rhinos
The amount of the species has fallen drastically over the last few decades
Teenagers with brain injuries seven times more like to drink energy drinks post-accident
This comes despite warnings that Red Bull and similar drinks can harm the rehabilitation process.
Sudan: 16 ancient pyramids containing tombs from Kush kingdom unearthed in town of Gematon
The pyramids were located inside a cemetery and were not just for the elite
WWF: Oceans turned into watery deserts as half of marine life wiped out in 40 years
Climate change, pollution and over-fishing has devastated ocean life.
Lack of garden access for young children increases risk of obesity by over a third
The risk of becoming obese by the age of seven increases by 38% if children have no garden access.
Why do birds suddenly appear? Birds are looking for love
Research has shown that some birds reproduce more successfully when they choose their mate.
Chronic marijuana use increases risk of prediabetes by 40% in middle age
Research from the University of Minnesota found marijuana use significantly heightens the risk
Bulgaria: Vast Stone Age cult complex discovery may be prehistoric Europe's largest building
Archaeologists have found traces of about 1400 graves and cult artefacts.
Vitamin D deficiency among elderly speeds up cognitive decline by three times
Traits such as memory loss linked with Alzheimer's disease and dementia are particularly affected
California drought: Snow levels on Sierra Nevada Mountains reach record low
Report from the University of Arizona warns that the situation will worsen.
World's oldest sea route discovered off coast of Turkey
Selçuk University found ancient vessel wreckages and shipyards in the eastern Mediterranean
Homo naledi: Everything you need to know about the newly discovered human ancestor
IBTimes UK takes a look at what we know about the newly discovered Homo naledi
Americans score favourably on science knowledge
Americans on average give more correct than incorrect answers on questions of science.
Homo naledi: New 'Star Man' human ancestor discovered in South Africa cave
'Overall, Homo naledi looks like one of the most primitive members of our genus'
China: Man has 5kg poo removed from megacolon
The stool had grown so big it shifted his heart to the right
China hopes to become first country to land spacecraft on dark side of moon
Radio telescope on far side will help fill void in what we know about universe.
Recently dead bodies give off the scent of freshly cut grass
Research from the University of Huddersfield will help cadaver dogs do their job more efficiently.
Almost 50% of risk of testicular cancer is passed down via genetic faults
DNA usually makes up 20% of risk for other cancer types.
Earth set for rare 'blood supermoon' lunar eclipse in September
It will be the first time in over 30 years which the phenomenon has occurred
Use of LSD, MDMA and magic mushrooms aid treatment of anxiety, addiction and PTSD
Researchers from the University of British Columbia analysed tests from the 50s and 60s.
Australia: 23 million-year-old fossils discovered in ancient rainforest
'It's the first time that we've actually got quite well-preserved material to actually work with.'
Scientists use 3D imaging to detail shipwrecks of Lake Huron
Marine archaeologists are using a technique called photogrammetry to create the images of the lake.
Fossils of mammoths, bison and horses discovered at San Diego building site
The remains of turtles were also discovered at the construction site.
Ardbeg's International Space Station whisky test could have 'significant implications' for industry
Scottish distiller has released results of its zero-gravity whisky test.
A fifth of US students using e-cigarettes to vaporise marijuana
Almost 30% of teens also reported that they had used e-cigarettes
