SCIENCE

More than 150 flights from Hong Kong cancelled, leaving thousands stranded.

David Sim Aug 02, 2016

Dead and dying coral covered with strange white growth absolutely 'sickening' says researcher.

Mary Papenfuss Aug 02, 2016

As St Paul Island shrank access to freshwater became increasingly scarce, eventually wiping out the population.

Hannah Osborne Aug 01, 2016

Skeleton of royal in 20s or 30s was found buried with pots, jade beads and animal remains.

Léa Surugue Aug 01, 2016

The bodies are thought to be the remains of Cylon supporters, following the failed coup in 632 BC.

Alex Wheeler Aug 01, 2016

Extremely hot, dry weather is hampering efforts of 5,300 firefighters and 16 helicopters.

David Sim Aug 01, 2016

The flash flood completely destroyed 4 to 5 buildings and heavily damaged up to 30 more.

Nicole Rojas Aug 01, 2016

Locals who saw the waterspout off the Suffolk coast mistook it for a tornado.

Mark Piggott Jul 31, 2016

If Asteroid Bennu hits the Earth, the energy released would equal 200 Hiroshima bombs.

Mark Piggott Jul 31, 2016

By altering their way of life, fire also created the conditions for new diseases to appear

Léa Surugue Jul 31, 2016

Japanese fishermen knew about the whale which was unknown to science.

Tom Mendelsohn Jul 30, 2016

After decades shackled in the name of tradition, South Indian temples are now releasing these animals from captivity.

Lara Rebello Jul 30, 2016

Monkeys, reptiles and other exotic animals are kept in the UK, with specific care needs.

Léa Surugue Jul 30, 2016

Harnessing plasma for long duration space travel comes with big obstacles

Gary Li Jul 29, 2016

Creators of Star Trek understood principals and limitations of time travel well

Lloyd Strickland Jul 29, 2016

'There is still a long way to go in order to secure a stable future for this species' say campaigners

James Tennent Jul 29, 2016

India's iconic tiger Jai remains missing after more than 100 days.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jul 29, 2016

Red and eastern wolves are actually coyote hybrids according to study, but still deserve protections.

Mary Papenfuss Jul 29, 2016

'I felt the electricty run up my legs to my chest and out my arms' says 16-year-old lifeguard.

Mary Papenfuss Jul 29, 2016

Deep space radiation exposure believed to be responsible for increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Hannah Osborne Jul 28, 2016

The earliest case of cancer was discovered in the foot bone of a mystery hominin species.

Hannah Osborne Jul 28, 2016

Synchrotron scans of most complete fossil ever discovered to reveal how this primitive dinosaur species lived

Hannah Osborne Jul 28, 2016

There is reason to believe we could learn an alien language despite barriers we would face.

James Carney Jul 28, 2016

More mammals, birds and plants were found in protected areas than outside.

Léa Surugue Jul 28, 2016

Probers can't find any other transmission source, pointing to troubling disease evolution in the US.

Mary Papenfuss Jul 28, 2016

Three ancient plates came together to create the modern Pacific Plate.

Léa Surugue Jul 27, 2016

Massive storm in Jupiter's southern hemisphere could solve Jupiter's 'energy crisis', scientists say.

Hannah Osborne Jul 27, 2016

The mummified remains were so well conserved that scientists were able to assess the man's health status.

Léa Surugue Jul 27, 2016

Currently in Singapore, two male West Indian manatees will be the first to make the trip to Guadeloupe.

James Tennent Jul 27, 2016