Hurricane Irma leaves a trail of devastation across the Caribbean as it heads straight for FloridaBy David Sim Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in a century, is heading directly towards Florida after it...
Mystery of the peculiar purple spots on 770-year-old Secret Vatican Archive scroll solvedA microbial war waged on the document's surface left purple stains from the loser.By Martha Henriques
Why does morality go out of the window when you're in a group? Study reveals allGerman research looked at what motivates a group to act dishonestly.By Aristos Georgiou
Eating oily fish during pregnancy could prevent schizophrenia in childrenGetting enough fatty acids in the womb helps babies regulate their DNA properly.By David Mazzocchi-Jones
Biologists slow ageing process, extending lifespan of fruit fliesResearchers hope the technique could one day benefit humans.By Aristos Georgiou
Nasa releases stunning new photos of Martian sand sheets and star dunesBy Immanuel JothamNasa shares stunning images of ice dunes creating patterns on MarsNasa uploads hundreds of fascinating videos to YouTubeNASA prepares space travellers to explore new worlds
Ancient settlements 'lost to the sea' discovered in YorkshireThe landscape by the Humber River is one of constant change over millennia.By Martha Henriques
Hurricane Irma leaves destruction in the Caribbean as it barrels down on Puerto RicoAt least four deaths have been reported in the wake of the devastating Category 5 storm.By Nicole Rojas
Houston's businesses inching back to work as waters recedeMany big businesses will likely recover relatively quickly but small firms face an uphill struggle.By Associated Press
Listening to 'happy music' can make you more creativeNeed to get creative? Scientists advise switching on some "happy classical music".By Martha Henriques
Antarctica: Secret volcanic caves under the ice could be teeming with undiscovered animal speciesBy Martha Henriques
As Hurricane Irma rages, the Sun's monster solar flares may add risk of communications blackoutBy India Ashok
Watch: SpaceX successfully launches US Air Force's secret X-37B space plane ahead of Hurricane IrmaBy Hyacinth Mascarenhas