SCIENCE

Rare double transit of planets allowed scientists to analyse two potentially habitable worlds.

Animal testing is cruel, unethical, expensive, and generally inapplicable to humans.

There are as few as 350 great whites in the country's waters, according to a population survey.

The UK is getting ready for some severe thunderstorms and some might have an ominous red tint.

Measurement of great white could not be taken but it is thought it rivals 20ft Deep Blue.

Primate adaptation for metabolising alcohol appears to have served an evolutionary purpose.

Round-up of exoplanets would help astronomers focus on 'gems' when James Webb telescope is launched in 2018.

Massive magma reservoir is growing beneath the Toba caldera - but we are safe for thousands of years

Dutch scientists create a tiny atom-based memory device that can store over 500 terabits per square inch.

On 19 July 2016, stargazers can watch the moon ascending in the evening twilight.

UK national academies publish joint statement calling on government support following Brexit.

16th-century markings found in Caribbean island cave show intercultural and religious dynamics.

Astronomer says space station will not cause widespread death and destruction as feared

Led by the royal Swan Marker, the boats embark on a five day journey from Sunbury to Abingdon.

Traces found on archaeological digs suggest plant was cultivated and traded in Eurasia 5,000 years ago.

MeerKAT will become a part of the international Square Kilometre Array project, which is slated to be set up by 2020

260-million-year-old fossils show proto turtles spent a lot of time underground.

The Mars rover will share some of its hardware from its predecessor the Curiosity rover to save costs

The original case verdict in favour of the navy was overturned in the federal appeals court.

Why was Stonehenge built? Where is Genghis Khan's tomb? Why do the Nazca Lines exist?

Osteosarcoma kills many dogs, and apparently affected them as far back as two millennia ago.

Theoretical physicist answers questions on what would happen if you got sucked into a black hole

Most of the illegal activity was reported in India

Your relationships status is influencing who you find attractive

The map helps scientists to study dark energy - a mysterious force driving the universe's rapid expansion

Asteroid impact would have burned huge oil reserves, potentially blocking 90% of the sun for years.

Scientists get unprecedented view of poorly understood process of caldera formation.

British Antarctic survey says glacier retreat may contribute to sea levels rising.

Neolithic farming emerged in genetically distinct populations at different locations.