Nasa transmitted the message using its Opals technology.
Five pterosaur eggs show prehistoric creatures lived in colonies.
Scientist sequence entire sheep genome for first time
Capuchin monastery in Brno, Czech Republic, puts mummified bodies of 24 monks on display
Sauron's Eye discovered with new Sphere research instrument at ESO
German researchers claim to have solved the mystery of the formation of the Moon.
People who take resveratrol, a red wine compound, have better short-term memory
Best photos of the day: 6 June 2014.
University of Missouri researchers have used genetically modified pigs to host transplanted cells.
Dublin zoologists discover currently unrecognised bird species on Wakatobi Islands in Indonesia
Aarhus University researchers found 177 species of large mammals disappeared over last 100,000 years
Scientists have found the first of a "theoretical" class of red supergiant and neutron star hybrid
Scientists use solar energy to generate supercritical steam at highest temperatures ever achieved
Long-lost paintings have been found on walls of Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple by Australian researchers.
#WED2014 is trending on Twitter, with millions spreading awareness on saving our environment. Will you join them?
Australian sheep farmer said flock would stare at stars and trotted around with their heads in the air.
Asteroid 2014 HQ124 is set to fly past Earth just three lunar distances away on 8 June.
Chinese authorities moving land to create more flat ground for house building
Best photos of the day: 5 June 2014.
Research reveals a copy of Arsène Houssaye's Des destinées de l'ame held in Harvard is without doubt bound in human skin
Modi's call comes after latest reports say India has some of most polluted cities in world
WWF reveals new species discovered along Mekong River for World Environment Day
How about using the moon for off-planet storage in case anything happens to the Earth?
IBTimes UK looks at goals to reduce pollution and carbon emission in the US, Europe and China.
According to World Health Organisation air pollution is the leading cause of death worldwide.
Asteroid 2014 HQ124 is said to be half a mile wide and can be seen online via Slooh Space Camera
Artist prints 3D replica of van Gogh's ear grown from living cells of his great-great grandson.
Researchers use thermal cameras to analyse koalas' behaviour during hot weather
Laws of physics prove the events portrayed in the Mountain and the Viper could not happen.
Study finds criminalising prostitution clients puts women at greater risk of violence