Was ‘snowball Earth’ caused by a perfect storm of fire and ice?

Researchers discover antidepressant drug trazodone hydrochloride could help those with Alzheimer's disease by reducing brain shrinkage, preventing cell death and improving memory.

Measurements suggest Jupiter's core may be fluffy rather than dense and that its magnetic field is much stronger than previously thought.

A small amount of chocolate each week could lower your risk of an irregular heartbeat.

Studies on moss have found an increase in Antarctica’s plant growth over the past 50 years, which scientists say is caused by climate change.

When it comes to wiping out life on planet Earth, volcanoes seem to be way more effective than relying on asteroid impacts.

The bioengineered organs could lead to new treatments for infertility.

Tardigrades - also known as water bears - are already one of the most amazing animals on the planet, but a newly discovered survival skill is truly bizarre.

The tiny device could help to detect cancer at a cellular level.

A new species of ant able to grow fungus as a source for food has been discovered - and will be named in honour of the alternative-rock band Radiohead.

There are some interesting chemical reactions that spark our love of chocolate.

Do you suffer from a skin condition? According to a new study you could be just what Hollywood is looking for in their latest baddie.

In the battle for your breakfast, the divisive yeast spread might have the upper hand over peanut butter.

Almost half a million years ago a huge flood started breaking the apart the land bridge that joined England and France.

Babies in the UK spend more time crying with colic than other wealthy nations, but don’t worry, it doesn’t make you a bad parent.

The lineup of science speakers for Bluedot festival announced, with talks ranging from climate change to deep space exploration.

The unexpected and somewhat pointless from the Wearable Technology Show 2017.

The physics behind the unmistakable sound of one of Britain's most iconic landmarks is revealed in new study from the University of Leicester.

Scientists used Fitbits to discover Female African elephants spend as little as two hours a night sleeping, and even less if they sense danger.

New discoveries on the surface of the dwarf planet Pluto will be named after denizens of the underworld after public vote.