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Murder hornet: Asian giant hornets invading North America

Murder hornets, or Asian giant hornets, are the world's largest wasps and are invading North America.

Henrietta Lacks' family sues biotech firm for use of 'stolen' cells

The estate's legal team hinted that more suits will soon be filed against others.

'Spirit mirror' used by 16th-century occultist John Dee came from the Aztec Empire

Mathematician and astrologer John Dee, a confidant of England's Queen Elizabeth I, was also an avid occultist and allegedly used this obsidian mirror to talk to spirits.

Levoit LV600HH humidifier review

The Levoit LV600HH humidifier is an ultra-quiet model with options for both cool and warm mist, an aroma diffuser, and a range up to 753 square feet.

What causes allergies?

Discover what causes allergies and how you can ease symptoms at home.

Best Fitbit prices and deals: cheap fitness trackers to help with your running

All the best Fitbit prices and deals for those who want to track their exercise, sleep and steps... but don't want to pay full price

World's 1st malaria vaccine recommended by WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the widespread use of a malaria vaccine — a breakthrough in the long fight against the deadly disease.

World’s 1st malaria vaccine recommended by WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the widespread use of a malaria vaccine — a breakthrough in the long fight against the deadly disease.

Burial that included a racy love goddess inscription held multiple people

New analysis of bones in the Tomb of Nestor's Cup revealed a surprising discovery: Long thought to be the burial of a child, the tomb instead held the remains of at least three adults.

Can you run while pregnant?

What's a safe way to exercise, and can you run while pregnant?

Nobel Prize in chemistry given to duo whose method solves 'mirror-image problem' in chemistry

Their solution allows scientists to select the 'chirality' of the molecule they are building

These 125 million-year-old fossils may hold dinosaur DNA

The remnants of DNA may lurk in 125 million-year-old dinosaur fossils found in China.

William Shatner 'AI' will chat with you about the 'Star Trek' actor's life

Conversational video technology enables AI-powered back-and-forth between viewers and prerecorded responses.

How to protect your DNA data

Discover how to protect your DNA data and clue up on how genetic testing companies might use your information.

Newfound 'chief dragon' dinosaur species was actually the size of a chicken

A newly described dinosaur species hailed as «chief dragon» was actually the size of a chicken, and may have been a dwarf.

Tardigrade trapped in amber is a never-before-seen species

The researchers came across the tardigrade while looking for fossilized ants.

What is hot yoga?

What is hot yoga? Find out everything you need to know about the exercise, including expert opinions on its benefits.

How to improve your flexibility

Wondering how to improve your flexibility? Here’s what you need to know.

How to get rid of smoke smells in your home

How to get rid of smoke smells once and for all.

Is condensation on windows bad?

Is condensation on windows bad? Here’s everything you need to know.

How to increase lung capacity

We asked the experts how to increase lung capacity so that you can breathe easier during exercise.

Adorable, bloodsucking sea parasite looks just like sushi

This rare species of isopod may have adopted a salmon-like color from the fish it was parasitizing, aquarium officials say.

Nobel prize in physics goes to trio whose research alerted the world to climate change

Their work gave us crucial insights into how complex systems behave.

Hundreds of three-eyed 'dinosaur shrimp' emerge after Arizona monsoon

Following a monsoon, hundreds of 'dinosaur shrimp' emerged for a few weeks in the Arizona desert.

Is bike riding better for you than walking?

They'll both keep you fit, but is bike riding better for you than walking? We examine the evidence.

People have long claimed to hear the northern lights. Are the reports true?

People have long claimed they can hear the northern lights, saying the sounds include eerie whizzing, crackling and buzzing. Is it just an auditory illusion?

Russia launches film crew to shoot movie on space station

Russian actress Yulia Peresild, producer Klim Shipenko and cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov have launched on a 12-day mission to the International Space Station to film a feature-length movie in space.

South Pole froze over in coldest winter on record

The south pole had its coldest winter since record keeping began in 1957.

Melting permafrost in the Arctic could release radioactive waste and awaken sleeping viruses

Thawing permafrost driven by climate change could free decades-old radioactive material, antibiotic-resistant microbes and unknown viruses that have been frozen for millennia.

What causes dampness in a house?

Condensation can lead to mold and other major issues, but what causes dampness in a house?

How mental health affects physical health

Everything you need to know about how mental health affects physical health, including expert recommendations to help improve your mental and physical wellbeing.

How to sleep for longer

Find out how to sleep for longer, and just how much sleep humans really need.

How to exercise without hurting your knees

Need to know how to exercise without hurting your knees? You’re in the right place to find out.

How did cement end up in a man's heart?

The cement had traveled through the man's bloodstream after a medical procedure.

Air Force's X-37B robotic space plane wings past 500 days in Earth orbit

That enigmatic U.S. military X-37B robotic space drone has now chalked up more than 500 days circling the Earth.

Nobel prize in medicine won by US scientists who unlocked the secrets of our sense of touch

The research gave us a mechanistic insight into two of our most fundamental sensory experiences.

A 'pacemaker' for brain activity helped woman emerge from severe depression

A new proof-of-concept study hints at a promising, individualized treatment for depression.

126,000 gallons of oil spilled along California coast in 'potential ecological disaster'

An oil spill off the California coast has released around 126,000 gallons of oil that is washing up on beaches and protected wetlands.

A group of violent otters is mysteriously attacking people and dogs in Alaska

While authorities don’t know the cause of the otters’ aggressive behavior, they believe it could be a defensive reaction to dogs.
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