An enigmatic species of shark found in the Pacific has been captured on film off the coast of California.
A mysterious metallic sound recorded by researchers could actually be a never-before-heard whale call.
Space enthusiasts from the UK have succeeded in sending a shortcrust pie over 29 miles above the ground.
Geologists have been drilling a 5km borehole in to rocks measuring in excess of 500 degrees Celsius.
Two new studies have revealed that the dwarf planet Ceres is home to significant quantities of water ice.
A warning has gone out to motorists to beware of moose licking the salt off the side of their cars.
An ancient civilization is believed to have built standing stones in the rainforest over 1,000 years ago.
A new technique has succeeded in increasing the life span of a mouse by reprogramming some of its cells.
The teeth of the largest shark in history may have influenced portrayals of a mythological sea monster.
A prominent NASA scientist has outlined just how vulnerable our planet is to threats from outer space.
Several sets of footprints left by an ancient human ancestor have been found at the site of a new museum.
Astronomers at Queen's University, Belfast have helped to discover an extremely rare celestial event.
Scientists have discovered a superbug that has remained isolated underground for millions of years.
A large hole in the King Baudoin ice shelf has challenged what we know of the East Antarctic ice sheet.
Madcap inventor Colin Furze has created a replica of the giant Imperial war machine outside his house.
Professor Stephen Hawking has teamed up with NASA to design and develop an interstellar nano-starship.
A recent psychology study has revealed that it is not uncommon for people to recall non-existent events.
A shaggy object covered from top to bottom in barnacles has washed up on Muriwai Beach in Auckland.
Scientists have put together a reconstruction of what the famous Scottish king would have looked like.
A bizarre science experiment has shown that you don't need to actually eat garlic in order to taste it.