SCIENCE

Scientists, for a while now, have tried to find an answer to how the Moon developed a crust composed of just one mineral.

Research suggests that the precious metal originated deep inside the Earth, making its way to the surface via volcanic eruptions.

A new study suggests we don't consciously choose our thoughts or our feelings – we become aware of them.

Archaeologists found three gold coins dated back to the time Emperor Octavius Augustus as well as numerous Roman artefacts.

The final shot was created from a series of images taken when Cassini spacecraft was approximately 1.1 million kilometres from Saturn.

The AI-backed drone uses cameras to track its position and matches it with a pre-loaded map to move around and avoid obstacles.

Budweiser says the barley it sends to the ISS will remain aboard for a month, before it makes its way back to the Earth to be analysed further.

The 'falling star' came close to hitting a passenger jet as it approached its landing at Heathrow airport.

Pollution seems to be affecting sperm production, especially those who are living in regions where there are heavy metals in the air.

Thomas Edison invented the 'talking machine' 130 years ago to record and play back sound - but the inventor didn't envision it as a tool for listening to music.

Researchers have created a device that can produce clean hydrogen fuel using solar power and store energy both cheaply and efficiently.

Scientists observed male dolphins working together in pairs to attract partners, forming 'wingman' relationships.

It was a lack of data that showed a slowdown in global warming those 14 years, not the Earth recovering.

The telescope will be launched into space by European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket sometime between March and June 2019.

Created by the Goddard Earth Observing System, the simulation identifies the 2017 hurricane season through the movement of tiny aerosol particles of smoke, sea salt, and dust.

Over 30 newly discovered graves at the West Bank site could provide clues about who wrote or protected the ancient manuscripts.

The Stellar's sea cow went extinct within 27 years of it being first spotted by humans.They were hunted for their flesh which supposedly tasted like almond oil.

The rocket booster will take him up to an altitude of 1,800ft at speeds of around 500mph.

The shower involves real material coming down from orbit and burning in the atmosphere.

When particles travelling at high speeds hit the atmosphere, biological matter can get knocked out into space and travel to other worlds. Is this how life arrived on Earth?

The dark streaks, technically dubbed Recurring Slope Lineae, are mostly found on rocky slopes in dark regions of Mars.

Astronomers say that the alien object, named Oumuamua is like nothing that has ever been seen before.

A space race is emerging among governments and private enterprises across the world who are eager to explore our only permanent natural satellite.

The alternative energy source could help to curb fossil fuel use, as well as providing a method to safely dispose of poultry excrement.

Jupiter is a planet that is known for its size and the Great Red Spot. Here are a few more of its features that are worth knowing about.

Scientists believe that it is possible to reach Alpha Centauri, our nearest star, with space probes travelling at a quarter of the speed of light.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the city plans to sue US Steel for dumping toxic metal into Lake Michigan twice in the last six months.

Exoplanet 55 Cancri e is located around 40-light years away from us and is twice as big as the Earth.

The tiny planet is chilled at -203 degrees Celsius, which is way lower than what was initially noted through instruments on Earth.