The discovery raises new questions about the formation of galaxies and the nature of dark matter.
Palaeontologists have unearthed the well-preserved remains of a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex in Montana.
A company in Germany has developed an impressive spider-like robot that has a unique way of getting around.
A woman complaining of back pain was found to have a broken epidural needle lodged in her spine.
Scientists have come up with three mathematical equations to explain the sound of a cracked knuckle.
The grave is believed to be the final resting place of Captain 'Black Sam' Bellamy's 100-strong crew.
The upcoming launch of the ground-breaking new space telescope has now been pushed back to 2020.
One of the largest wildcats ever seen anywhere in the world has been caught on camera in Aberdeenshire.
Scientists at Cambridge University have been working on an emotive human-like robot known as Charles.
Salt particles, he argues, would reflect more of the Sun's rays back in to space and help to reduce global warming.
If you think you are having a bad day, spare a thought for this unfortunate metro commuter in Istanbul.
Ski resorts in several countries were left looking like the surface of Mars after a recent fall of orange-tinged snow.
Unusual footage has emerged showing an elephant attempting to ingest pieces of smouldering charcoal.
The self-taught rocket scientist launched himself high in to the air over the Mojave Desert on Saturday.
An old photo of what is thought to be the house's original foundation has been discovered in a local archive.
The Pentagon has been working on a new non-lethal weapon that can make people hear voices and sounds.
NASA's flagship rover has now been trundling across the surface of the Red Planet for more than five years.
The World War II-era vessel went down in 1942 after being hit by Japanese torpedoes in the Pacific.
Researchers have finally determined why a zoo lioness has mysteriously sprouted mane-like head and neck hair.
One astronomer was left red-faced this week after he mistook the planet Mars for an undiscovered star.