SCIENCE

US Geological Survey issues "short statement regarding recent rumours" about Yellowstone.

Fossilised remains of ankylosaurus found by farmers in quarry provides new insights into the lives of the extinct animals

Experts find asteroid (29075) 1950 DA is only loosely held together by gravity.

A study done by a team of climate scientists warns of dangers of sea level rise from melting of Antarctic ice.

More than two months' worth of rain fell in two hours on Long Island, causing flash flooding.

By feeding on oxygen-starved tumour cells, bacteria seem to be good therapeutic candidates.

Genetic editing allows for modifying fruit without having to insert foreign genes.

Yi So-yeon resigns for personal reasons after becoming first Korean in space in 2008.

Iranian mathematician walked away with top prize.

Stanford researchers say drug might have risks for some patients with heart conditions.

Wind power generated 17% of the UK's energy mix last Sunday (10 August).

In images captured by the NuSTAR telescope the light from the X-ray source near the black hole seems to blur and stretch.

Dolphins and whales' victory squeals are because they experience pleasure.

UK scientists discover last common ancestor of all life on Earth was a single-celled organism with a "leaky membrane".

Latest government figures rubbish fracking lobby group's claims that 57% of UK support it.

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research say extreme weather caused by trapped atmospheric waves.

Could Tian Tian's predicted panda delivery influence Scotland's referendum vote?

World Elephant Day is celebrated on 12 August and supported by over 65 wildlife organisations

Antimicrobial compounds found in over 2,000 commonly used products could be transferring to foetuses.

Radio waves emitted in the interaction between Jupiter and its moon Io have triggered a new way of looking for distant exomoons.

Using a robotic unit attached to the Palomar telescope, astronomers have developed an efficient system that can scan the sky quicker than before.

Kieran Sorkin underwent surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London to create a pair of ears from his ribs.

CEO of Oasys Water explains how water from fracking can be recycled cheaply and easily.

Supernatural occurrences that have been reported

The Perseids, broadcast live by Slooh community telescope, will peak between 11 and 13 August

Chile earthquake over 3,000 miles away caused Antarctica icequakes.

Over half of the population support fracking, according to UK Onshore Oil and Gas.

Scientists suggest alternate theory to formation of the Universe in Scientific American.

Google celebrates annual Perseid Meteor Shower, caused by disintegration of Swift-Tuttle comet.