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World's oldest plant fossil discovered
Mar 14, 2017The groundbreaking find pushes back the evolution of complex life forms by another 400 million years.
World's first fluorescent frog discovered
Mar 14, 2017Scientists have found that the South American polka-dot tree frog possesses a rather unique complexion.
Is the Mona Lisa's expression happy or sad ?
Mar 13, 2017One of the art world's most hotly debated mysteries may have finally been solved after 500 years.
Bakers create world's largest Jaffa Cake
VIDEO Mar 11, 2017The enormous chocolate-covered delicacy contained 13.4 pounds of caster sugar and 13.4 pounds of flour.
Hawking warns that technology will destroy us
Mar 9, 2017The world-famous physicist has suggested that a 'world government' could stop technology wiping us out.
Scientists create artificial mouse embryos
Mar 3, 2017In a world first, researchers have managed to create artificial embryos using the stem cells of mice.
Half of all species could disappear by 2100
Feb 27, 2017Biologists have warned that up to a half of all species could be wiped out by the end of the century.
Pollution can outweigh benefits of exercise
Feb 26, 2017In some of the world's most polluted cities, exercising outside can actually do more harm than good.
Armless woman lights candles using her feet
VIDEO Feb 23, 2017Adriana Irene Macias Hernandez has earned a new world record by lighting 11 candles in 60 seconds.
7 Earth-sized worlds found around nearby star
Feb 22, 2017NASA has announced the discovery of seven new planets including three within their star's habitable zone.
Elusive tree boa rediscovered after 64 years
VIDEO Feb 21, 2017One of the world's rarest snakes has been sighted again for the first time in more than six decades.
Is Zealandia the world's eighth continent ?
VIDEO Feb 18, 2017Despite being almost entirely submerged by the sea, Zealandia could soon be recognized as a continent.
Building blocks of life discovered on Ceres
VIDEO Feb 17, 2017NASA's Dawn spacecraft has found carbon-based materials similar to those found on the early Earth.
Scientists discover 60 new extrasolar planets
Feb 14, 2017The significant haul of new worlds includes a potentially habitable 'super-Earth' with a rocky surface.
Man hammers 38 nails using only his head
VIDEO Feb 13, 2017John 'Hammer Head' Ferraro achieved the ridiculous feat to earn himself a new Guinness World Record.
Smog is more toxic in Europe than in China
Feb 10, 2017Air pollution in Europe and North America may be 27 times more toxic than the smog over Chinese cities.
Only 30 rare vaquita porpoises are now left
Feb 5, 2017Despite efforts by authorities, the vaquita porpoise is now the world's most endangered marine mammal.
New test could help seek life on other worlds
Jan 28, 2017Scientists have developed a new testing method to aid in the hunt for extraterrestrial life forms.
Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight
Jan 26, 2017Scientists have moved the minute hand of the Doomsday Clock to two-and-a-half minutes to midnight.
Haunted hotel has world's largest Ouija board
VIDEO Jan 26, 2017The Grand Midway Hotel in Pennsylvania is home to what is officially the largest Ouija board on Earth.
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