Scientists believe that globular clusters may be a good place to look for extraterrestrial civilizations.
Scientists have discovered that some species of sea spider have been growing to abnormally large sizes.
Scientists have discovered a bizarre new species of shark that has been given an even more bizarre name.
A group of invertebrates known as hydra have the unique ability to regenerate themselves indefinitely.
Scientists have discovered the region of the brain responsible for determining human intelligence.
Scientists have been developing bionic eyes that work independently of a person's own ocular system.
Scientists have found evidence that a prehistoric species of human was still alive relatively recently.
Scientists have finally determined what the dwarf planet's mysterious bright spots actually are.
French scientist Pascal Cotte has suggested that Da Vinci's masterpiece may not be quite what it seems.
Scientists are hoping to breed hybrid tortoises in a renewed attempt to resurrect two extinct subspecies.
Scientists in Edinburgh have developed a new type of camera that uses lasers to see around corners.
Scientists studying the ageing of dogs have come up with a possible new way to increase their lifespan.
It may soon be possible to tinker with our children's genes - but should we really be playing God?
The man behind China's 'cloning factory' has suggested that it should now be possible to clone a human.
A mysterious humming noise that has been driving residents round the bend may be coming from the sea.
Researchers have revealed that snakes lost their limbs when they began living and hunting in burrows.
Scientists have been struggling to explain why some UK garden birds are drowning themselves en masse.
The flowers, which are still very much alive, have tiny electronic circuits threaded through them.
Scientists have revealed that superbugs have now become resistant to even our last-resort antibiotics.
The breakthrough could make it possible for people who can't speak to undergo a 'voice' transplant.