SCIENCE

Kent: Environment Agency notified after 11 dogs dead or ill after entering lake in Dartford

Volcanic eruption of 79 AD that destroyed Pompeii led to quick overhaul of water distribution systems.

Giraffes are among the world's tallest animals and the explanation could be gene-specific.

Asteroid up to 18 miles in diameter would have triggered major earthquakes, tsunamis and tectonic shifts.

Scientists have found a way to remove colour and chemicals from a block of wood to make it totally see-through.

Totoabas are considered traditional seafood in China and Hong Kong, in the same vein as shark fin.

Global warming and increasing population will increase havoc from disasters.

Sadiq Khan's spokeswoman says, 'Report reveals impact of polluted air on London's most vulnerable communities.'

The lonely calf repeatedly approached humans and cars, causing a 'hazard.'

The haul has been described as Israel's most significant find of Roman artefacts for three decades, say Israel's Antiques Authority.

Scientists have created artificial webs based on a hybrid material which reflects the capture silk's elasticity and solidity.

Demonstrators dangled from bridges and broke into a mine in protest against dirty energy.

Hector's beaked whale is only the third specimen in the South Australia Museum's collection.

Genetic study has shed light on links between the Vikings and the Normans.

It's the second year thousands of the creatures are piling up on the white-sand beaches.

Father and son get fine and a ticket, while baby goes back home on the range.

Scientists speculate encounters are female antidote to sexual frustration incurred after rejection by males.

The goal of the Juno mission is to 'understand the origin and evolution of Jupiter'.

Misha became a star around the world after she photographed planting a kiss on her male calf Makulu.

Scientists created the first topographic map of Mercury using 100,000 images taken from spacecraft Messenger.

Excavation reveals presence of humans in the Americas earlier than thought.

Jelly in canal of ampullae of Lorenzini has highest proton conductivity of any biological material.

Archaeologist set to visit submerged city off Mafia Island to get better understanding of site.

Calf born at Way Kambas National Park becomes only fifth endangered Sumatran rhino born in captivity.

Tim Peake shares image of window chipped by a tiny, fast-moving fragment.

Massive fire engulfs sprawling tyre dump near Madrid.

2007 OR10 is now the third biggest dwarf planet in the solar system with diameter of 955 miles.

Three genes identified in dogs could offer clues about certain types of tumours in humans.

The Turrialba volcano erupted on 12 May causing ash to scatter over Costa Rica's central valley.