Defence attorney Stephen Gutierrez's trousers erupted in to flames in the middle of a court hearing.
Scientists have found a way to transform regular spinach plants in to highly effective bomb detectors.
Several major technology companies have joined forces in an effort to prevent an AI-fuelled apocalypse.
A new study has suggested that the inhabitants of Easter Island were not destroyed by warfare.
Despite not even having a brain, plants are actually quite adept at making important life choices.
The final 100 candidates for the controversial Mars One mission are set to undergo more rigorous tests.
The eerily realistic female humanoid robot has been designed to look, act and speak like a real person.
A leading British scientist has suggested that we may soon have the ability to manipulate memories.
The SpaceX CEO is hoping to see a manned mission to Mars happen within the space of just nine years.
Residents in Barnaul have become so fed up with politicians that they've resorted to voting for a cat.
The recently uploaded video shows a group of ants seemingly reacting to a ringing mobile phone.
One British researcher believes that the movement of plants may be partially influenced by the moon.
Large numbers of flying ants have been invading parts of the British Isles due to the warmer weather.
The man who created 'The X-Files' TV show maintains that his views echo those of Mulder's iconic poster.
Scientists believe they have identified what causes thin hair-like strands of ice to form on plants.
A three-bedroom house has had its rental price reduced thanks to the presence of a disruptive ghost.
Rather than avoiding harmful pesticides on plants, bees might actually be deliberately targeting them.
A leading surgeon believes it will soon be possible to perform a real-life head transplant on a human.
The final 100 applicants shortlisted to embark on a one-way trip to Mars will be announced next week.
A helicopter drone could help a rover on Mars to scout the terrain ahead and locate places of interest.