A US rocket bound for the International Space Station has exploded just seconds after launching.
Astronomers have identified an asteroid with an orbit so stable that it is almost like a second moon.
A skintight lightweight spacesuit designed at MIT could one day be used by astronauts going to Mars.
A Neolithic site consisting of 50 large stone blocks has been found two miles north-east of Stonehenge.
NASA scientists believe that evidence of extraterrestrial life will be discovered within two decades.
Guinness World Record holder Fran Capo is able to recite up to 11 words every second.
The 32,963ft trench is located off New Zealand and is the second deepest ocean trench in the world.
Scientists have claimed that food is safer to eat if it is picked up off the floor within a few seconds.
Recent studies have revealed that extrasolar planets are extremely abundant throughout the universe.
Scientists have managed to enable one monkey to control the movements of a second 'avatar' monkey.
The planarian worm possesses remarkable regenerative capabilities that are second to none.
Iran's space program took another firm step forwards this week as a second monkey was flown in to space.
The breakthrough was made as part of a project funded by the US National Human Genome Research Institute.
A new device has been developed that is able to chill wine and fizzy drinks in a matter of seconds.
Space tourim is inching ever closer as Virgin Galactic conducts a second successful test flight.