A skull belonging to what is thought to be an extinct species of giant polar bear has been discovered.
Scientists have discovered that dark matter played a much smaller role in galaxies in the early universe.
Pastor Emmanuel Momoh discovered the monster-sized diamond while mining in the country's Kono region.
Europe's largest active volcano has erupted in spectacular fashion for the third time in under 3 weeks.
The groundbreaking find pushes back the evolution of complex life forms by another 400 million years.
Scientists have found that the South American polka-dot tree frog possesses a rather unique complexion.
The space agency has been given a set of ambitious new goals which include a manned mission to Mars.
In a peculiar change to their normal behavior, humpback whales have been seen congregating en masse.
The enormous chocolate-covered delicacy contained 13.4 pounds of caster sugar and 13.4 pounds of flour.
Three elusive True's beaked whales have been captured on camera during an expedition to the Azores.
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient table-like stone structure inscribed with mysterious artwork.
Scientists have revealed that Mars was much wetter and therefore more habitable than previously thought.
Bizarre footage posted online recently shows a mysterious assailant crawling towards some youths.
Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of primordial giant worm with huge snapping jaws.
One of the world's rarest snakes has been sighted again for the first time in more than six decades.
The move, if successful, could mean that our own solar system actually has more than 100 planets in it.
NASA's Dawn spacecraft has found carbon-based materials similar to those found on the early Earth.
Scientists have discovered that not all prehistoric marine reptiles laid eggs like crocodiles do.
The South American country has declared a state of emergency following a mass influx of the insects.
The breathtaking natural phenomenon is typically unpredictable and lasts for only fractions of a second.