A zoo worker taking part in an escape drill was shot when a vet believed that he was a real gorilla.
According to new research, drinking too much really can make someone appear more attractive.
Astronomers believe that the famous storm in Jupiter's atmosphere is reducing in size faster than ever.
Subsiding land could prove to be a bigger threat to some large cities than rising sea levels.
The discovery was made by Swiss archaeologists during an excavation in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
The enormous record-breaking vegetable was grown by veteran gardener Peter Glazebrook.
Scientists report that they have finally figured out what is causing a strange quacking sound in the sea.
Some people seem to have the ability to turn off streetlights simply by walking underneath them.
Scientists have invented a working night-vision device that is small enough to fit inside a contact lens.
Arvind Mishra set a new world record by speaking for a staggering 139 hours and 42 minutes.
Archaeologist John Romer believes he has identified the location of the tomb of three Egyptian kings.
Researchers have been able to piece together clues about the environment by looking at old paintings.
The legendary astrophysicist spoke about the future during a recent TV broadcast about the space station.
The extraordinary find is being hailed as one of the most groundbreaking discoveries in cosmology.
Scientists have promised a groundbreaking announcement pertaining to the birth of the universe.
Scientists believe a record-breaking spell of warm and wet weather contributed to Khan's success.
For the first time a brain scan has revealed what happens when someone is undertaking an 'astral trip'.
A fully functioning and roadworthy 'Tumbler' Batmobile has now been made available for purchase.
The record-breaking haul of newly discovered worlds comes courtesy of the Kepler Space Telescope.
A meteorite impact on the lunar surface in September produced the brightest flash ever recorded.