The world's most powerful rocket has successfully blasted off in to the heavens on its first test flight.
A pig dubbed 'Pigcasso' has launched an exhibition showcasing her unique approach to the world of art.
The super-rich could soon have the opportunity to fly to the ISS and experience a spacewalk for themselves.
Consisting of 16 separate images, the impressive vista was captured using the rover's wide-angle lens.
A major new movie based on the enigmatic mansion has seen interest in the house soar in recent weeks.
100 million-year-old dinosaur and mammal tracks have been found at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
A 14-year-old orca named Wikie has succeeded in imitating some of the words spoken by her trainer.
Giant Sultan Kosen from Turkey was pictured with tiny Jyoti Amge from India in front of the Pyramids this week.
The first test launch of Elon Musk's next generation rocket is set to take place in just over a week.
Two identical long-tailed macaques, Zhong Zhong and Hua Hua, have been created by scientists in China.
A photograph taken at Eynsford Castle in Kent, England appears to show a mysterious cloaked figure.
A prehistoric jawbone unearthed in Israel's Misliya Cave is believed to date back up to 200,000 years.
An acoustic tractor beam could make it possible to levitate large objects within the not-too-distant future.
Scientists have finally solved the mystery of the relationship between two 4,000-year-old mummies.
The Kilopower project has developed a type of miniature nuclear fission reactor for use on other worlds.
A new lifesaving drone has already proven its worth after rescuing two swimmers off the coast of Australia.
British tax authorities have released a list of some of the most ridiculous reasons for late tax returns.
As one unfortunate man recently found out, trying to stifle a particularly explosive sneeze is not a good idea.
A university professor in Arizona is working on a system that can translate animal noises in to English.
General Motors is aiming to produce a completely autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals.