Research by a Nobel Prize winning astrophysicist suggests we have been wrong about the expansion of our Universe.

The Olympic medallist on how she found her love for speed and danger at an early age.

Coldplay returns to Glastonbury for a fifth time with a visually spectacular performance and a set list full of bangers.

A dazzling display of pop perfection: Dua Lipa turns up the heat in her first Glastonbury headline set.

Find out how the rich culture of Normandy in Northern France inspired one of the world's greatest artists.

There is a gender gap in just how much exercise we need for healthy hearts.

La Haine director Mathieu Kassovitz says Artificial Intelligence is replacing the role of movie makers.

These mechanical creatures lurk beneath the water's surface and power homes in the Faroe Islands.

The former NBA star on how he broke the devastating news to his wife and how that ultimately 'changed the world'.

Have you noticed any cognitive or mood swings when it’s too hot outside? You're not alone.

Meet the Giant Pacific Octopus, perhaps the smartest of all invertebrates and the bane of many a crab fisherman.

Wolves have thick fur to cover their bodies, but how do they keep their legs and feet warm?

They can sense low-frequency rumbles that allow them to pick up when a storm is coming.

Scientists had a conversation with Twain, the humpback whale. It's the first ever recorded chat of its kind.

The black-necked cranes are a revered species across the Himalayas.

Human children often take care of toys like babies, and it seems chimps do too.

Watch how on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, brown bears and fishermen hunt for salmon in close proximity.

From having real-life red noses to UV vision, reindeer are fully adapted to living in cold climates. 

Scientists exploring the ocean off the New Zealand coast believe they have discovered 100 new marine species.

A look at their love lives reveals a unique courtship and the reality of separation.

On Kudaka Island, an islet south of Okinawa, two septuagenarians catch underwater snakes.

Insects make up around 70% of all known species, but many are struggling. How can we protect them better?

As the reality of civilian space travel closes-in, engineers explore inflatable habitats.

An extremely rare stellar explosion is about to happen and we will be able to witness it with the naked eye.

Venus once had oceans of water but today, it's bone-dry. Now, researchers know why.

On May 29, 1919, the sun disappeared for 6 minutes and 51 seconds, changing science forever.

More than fifty years after the Apollo mission, there's still a lot that we don't know about the Moon.

A new study has put the age of the Universe at almost double what has long been believed.

Did cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov climb aboard the Soyuz 1 spacecraft knowing he might never return to Earth?

For a time in 1835, lunar man-bats, unicorns and giant beavers were believed to be living on the moon.

Iceland's rocky and icy landscape has many similarities to the other worlds humans may visit.

Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and Vera Rubin changed the way we view the Universe.

How Mike Brown's discovery of a larger object threatened Pluto's 75-year status as a planet.

An astronautical engineering expert on the unanswered questions in the US government's UFO report.

With two missions to land on Mars in 2021, Laura Foster looks back at the previous 17 attempts.

Dr Phil Davies fires lasers at Mars in the hope of saving space form nuclear armament.

How long does it take to get to Mars and why is it so difficult?

New research is revealing that Stonehenge may have been used for exclusive ceremonies.

In the early 1980s, one unusual Mesolithic burial discovered in Sweden sparked a lot of excitement.

The largest DNA sequencing of Viking remains to date reveals their surprising ethnic diversity.

Long before famous empires such as the Maya, a civilisation called the Olmec were building an impressive legacy.

How a 3,800-year-old tablet has revealed just how advanced ancient Babylonian knowledge really was.

Known as a broch, the exact purpose of these iconic Iron Age ruins is still unknown.

The mysterious disappearance of India’s ancient port of Muziris has captivated archaeologists for decades.

Of the many contenders for the title of the Holy Grail, the vessel held in Valencia Cathedral holds the top spot.

A chance discovery is shedding new light on early Norse history.

How a devastating earthquake in 1755 influenced the Age of Enlightenment.

In a remote patch of the Pacific Ocean lies Rapa Nui, otherwise known as Easter Island, and its colossal Moai.

Some simple tricks that could have a positive effect on your memory.

Why do we get hiccups and how can we get rid of them?

Most of us have a sense of whether we are a lark or an owl, but is it really as black and white as it may seem?

A simple on the go therapy could help ease anxiety, stress and reduce the impact of traumatic memories.

There is growing evidence that simple, everyday changes to our lives can alter our brains.

Billions of people rely on a cup of coffee to get them through the day. But what does it do to the human body?

There's more than just one type of fat - and it's more important than our waistlines. 

Debunking the health benefits of apple cider vinegar.

There's a lot of hype around magnesium and its ability to alleviate anxiety and depression.

You might think it's helpful to vent or smash things when you're angry. But a new study shows it doesn't help.

The 'sleepy girl' mocktail is a concoction made of tart cherry juice and magnesium. Here's the science behind it.

Intermittent fasting is praised for its health benefits. Can fasting be the key to making us healthier?