A particle that has traveled from deep space could help scientists to unravel the mysteries of the universe.
Originating deep in the universe, the radio blast is from a quasar - the luminous active nucleus of a distant galaxy.
The 24-year-old had discovered the unexploded World War II tank artillery shell while she was out hiking.
Scientists have discovered 1.1-billion-year-old pigments beneath the Sahara Desert... and they're bright pink.
Investigators have finally determined the source of the unexplained rise in atmospheric levels of CFC-11.
New photographs have emerged showing the distinctive bright spots on Ceres in unprecedented detail.
Police in South Wales have launched an investigation after images of the peculiar spectacle emerged online.
A particularly virulent disease is threatening to completely wipe out one of the world's favorite fruits.
Paranormal investigator Joshua Warren claims to have found evidence of the anomaly to the north of Las Vegas.
An octopus that has been attributed with correctly predicting World Cup results has been killed for food.
It turns out that spiders are able to stay airborne over vast distances using the Earth's natural electric fields.
The futuristic new weapon is capable of setting fire to targets from a distance of over half a mile away.
A new study has managed to prove that Einstein's theory still holds up even under extreme conditions.
A new study has revealed that, unlike wolves, dogs seem to have lost the ability to reconcile after a fight.
Remarkable new footage shows a white-faced capuchin using a stone as a hammer to break open nuts to eat.
A marine salvage expert has suggested towing an iceberg 1,200 miles to act as a source of fresh water.
Scientists have found evidence of a collision between the gas giant and an object twice the size of the Earth.
Astronomers at the European Southern Observatory have photographed a planet forming around a star.
The annual event invites enthusiasts to venture outside and 'watch the skies' for signs of extraterrestrial visitors.
An extrasolar world 500 light years away could be the most promising place yet to look for alien life.