The so-called Tully Monster could be the most repulsive looking creature to ever have roamed the oceans.

British astronomers have discovered a cluster of nine "monster" stars 30 million times brighter than the Sun which could change our understanding of the way stars are formed.

It's one of the most enigmatic specimens ever found. And now, half a century after its discovery, researchers claim to have found its place in the tree of life.

COMMENT: Alan Duff's vitriol and vilification of religion is counter-scientific and unwarranted.

A new drug is being trialled that enables the body's immune system to detect and attack cancer tumours.

Scientists believe by 2045 they will have achieved immortality.

As a daughter who has watched her father lose his battle with cancer, I am empathetic to families who try to access cannabis products illegally, writes Michelle Dickinson.

Pathologists stunned by "staggering" results.

What if we could fight climate change by capturing emissions and locking them away? It sounds good, but the obstacles are huge, reports Chris Mooney.

The "root of all evil" has been discovered by scientists who found that part of the brain fires up before nefarious acts are carried out.

Do you sometimes find yourself losing focus on the job? Is your thinking a little fuzzy? It could be something in the air.

The best things in life are not only free - they also arrive before we hit middle-age, it seems.

Viagra could be given to women in childbirth to reduce complications and save babies' lives.

Crows and parrots have sophisticated thinking skills on a par with those of apes such as chimpanzees, researchers claim.

A device that sends an electric current into nerve fibres found in the ears could help millions of people with depression.

Feeding babies peanuts at least three times a week could protect them from developing nut allergies in later life, a study has found.

Adult play is a booming branch of the wellness industry, but can it really relieve stress? Cherrill Hicks finds out.

A new paper from researchers at Johns Hopkins University suggests that learning to ignore certain things is a powerful tool for helping people focus.

The science behind why glass gives a better flavour.

Launched last year to huge fanfare, a new study reveals its effects.

Scientists discover what makes skin cells age.

Google-owned Boston Dynamics has revealed 'Atlas', a robot designed to operate outdoors and inside buildings. The robot has LIDAR and stereo sensors in its head to avoid obstacles, assess the terrain, help with navigation and manipulate objects. This version of Atlas is about 5' 9" tall and weighs 180 lbs.

"Surprise meteor shower" in New Zealand sparks hunt for unknown ice ball orbiting in space.

There may be a silver lining to all that misbehaviour.

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It's good news for chocolate lovers.

Recent research into happiness reveals some intriguing patterns.

Scientists have turned to an intriguing place to source cheaper, more efficient energy - blazing-hot magma kilometres below the ground.

A researcher filmed himself burrowing into a wasp nest sparking a massive swarm of fury.

A new study reveals the fear of losing money is all the incentive people need for weight loss.