Asteroids often collide with other objects as they hurtle through space, leaving their surfaces covered in various markings and craters.
Dec 23, 2017
From Nasa's ambitious goal to travel to Alpha Centauri to hunt for alien life to Russia's plan to open up a luxury hotel in space – these are the best space stories of the week.
India Ashok
Dec 23, 2017
The plesiosaur, a four-finned reptile, was measured to be around 12 meters long and is the most ancient creature ever found in Antarctica.
India Ashok
Dec 23, 2017
Over 300 pieces featuring carvings resembling the sun were found at Vasagård, an archaeological site on the island of Bornholm.
Lara Rebello
Dec 23, 2017
Scientists examined data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory to uncover the aftermath of the supernova merger.
India Ashok
Dec 23, 2017
Trump's coastal golf course in Ireland had its application to build a seawall approved by the council. Originally the course had cited climate change as a reason it was necessary.
James Tennent
Dec 22, 2017
Scientists are still unsure of how exactly the solar system was created, despite huge advances in the field of astronomy.
Aristos Georgiou
Dec 22, 2017
Researchers first spotted the animal when sea waters in Queensland, Australia, receded to such an extent, that a hidden population became exposed.
Aristos Georgiou
Dec 22, 2017
A UK council was recently stopped from rolling out a ban on swearing. But as scientific evidence suggests that it might be a positive force, this might be a blessing in disguise.
Kashmira Gander
Dec 22, 2017
Satellite images spotted the ancient fortress, which marks the first time ever that such a massive military structure has been found.
India Ashok
Dec 22, 2017
The objects include a 3,000-year-old Mycenaean sword, a golden crown with an inscription of the ancient Greek sun god Helios and a bust of Alexander the Great.
Aristos Georgiou
Dec 22, 2017
Located some 550 light years away in constellation Pisces, RZ Piscium is a weird star that has kept astronomers puzzled for a long time.
Shubham Sharma
Dec 22, 2017
The Russian space agency wants to build a hotel, complete with Wi-Fi, a luxurious cabin and more, aboard the ISS.
India Ashok
Dec 22, 2017
The grave dates back to 400 AD and is one of only six similar sites discovered in Somerset. 200 ancient lead coffins have been unearthed across the country.
Lara Rebello
Dec 22, 2017
Last year, the six-member Expedition 50 crew from France, Russia and the US shared the Christmas meal.
Shubham Sharma
Dec 22, 2017
When sudden pressure is applied to diamene it temporarily becomes harder than diamond – the hardest material on Earth.
Aristos Georgiou
Dec 21, 2017
Sarcophagus surrounded by 14 large stone pillars covered in mysterious Turkic Runic inscriptions and set in a square excites archaeologists.
Aristos Georgiou
Dec 21, 2017
Hundreds of felines are set to live in their very own cat village situated in the northwestern Turkish province of Çanakkale, a local governor as announced.
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Dec 21, 2017
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David Sim
Dec 21, 2017
The history of the people who once lived on Rapa Nui is shrouded in mystery, but new research is shedding light on the island's past.
Aristos Georgiou
Dec 21, 2017
The return of the space object in 2018 will give astronomers another opportunity to study and discern its features.
Shubham Sharma
Dec 21, 2017
Footage shows Russian deputy PM showing off liquid breathing technology experiment by forcing dachshund into tube.
Ewan Palmer
Dec 21, 2017
Concerns regarding pet behaviour have risen following the death of a woman in Virginia whose pet pit bulls mauled her.
Lara Rebello
Dec 21, 2017
This was the 13th expedition launched to search the sub, which disappeared without sending out any signal or distress call during World War I.
Shubham Sharma
Dec 21, 2017
Standing 230ft tall after assembly, the Falcon Heavy rocket will take to the skies in a historic launch next month.
Shubham Sharma
Dec 21, 2017
The head of Habelia optata contained five strange appendages which would have made it especially effective at tearing apart its prey.
Aristos Georgiou
Dec 21, 2017
The US Coast Guard said it freed a sea turtle after a patrol found it entangled in amongst packages of cocaine later found to have a street vaue of over $53m.
James Tennent
Dec 20, 2017
A new study shows that more dogs are poisoned by chocolate during the festive period than any other time of the year
Kashmira Gander
Dec 20, 2017
People living in the altiplano region of southern Bolivia between the 13th and 15th centuries developed a unique agricultural system.
Aristos Georgiou
Dec 20, 2017
Urkudelphis chawpipacha may be the ancestor of modern river dolphins, say scientists after exciting find in Ecuador.
Aristos Georgiou
Dec 20, 2017