SCIENCE

The archaeological community made a huge leap forward this year in identifying the actual genetic make up of human beings in ancient eras.

Spent radioactive fuel in reactor number 4 of the Fukushima nuclear power plant had been cleared.

The scientific community received a strong blow to the gut when Japanese researchers announced that their supposed breakthrough research on stem cells proved to yield no positive results.

Russia announced that it has intentions to perhaps build a space station of it's own.

Researchers at UCLA have been successful in developing a lens-free microscope that is able to detect cancer as well as other cell abnormalities, developing at a cellular level.

In recent years, the Arctic region has been absorbing more and more of the sun's radioactive energy, causing the rapid melting of ice in the region.

2014 Ursids meteor shower will put up the best show between the midnight of Dec. 22 and dawn of Dec. 23. Here is a guide to witness the spectacular view.

There's a looming storm for Canada this week.

A saltwater crocodile attacked the shell of a dead Olive Ridley turtle and then devoured its meat.

In 2012, Artic archaeologists presented artefacts of European craftsmanship unearthed in Baffin Island. The research’s lead author speculates that Viking seafarers and North American hunters were once allies in a transatlantic trade system.

Scientists have uncovered the meaning behind the mooing of cows and they say that the cows made distinct calls based on the distance between them and their young ones.

The new generation technologies in solar power are aligned with the advancements in nano technology.

Details about winter solstice in 2014.

The tilapia fish species are said to be mouth brooders because of which they had a high successful breeding rate.

A research by Dr Laura McCoy found that the secret for fighting against HIV was llamas as it produced an antibody that was smaller than ones produced by humans.

A research by two scientists from Queensland showed that only 7 percent of men felt the pain of their partner.

A skeleton was found during excavations in Newmarket which found a skeleton of a horse that could either be of Doctor Syntax or a royal horse.

A technology by a British company has the ability to perform like a jet engine and speed up the process of travel as well.

Russia and the United States have been engaged in a frosty conflict over the Ukrainian region. Now, it appears the two countries may take their competition to the next level as Russia may create its own space station. Unlike the International Space Station (ISS) which is a collaborative effort from Europe, US and Russia, the latter's plans may purely be a Putin affair.

Social media sectors are of the belief that Eta Carinae, a large star, could cause mass destruction on Earth.

A volcano on the Fogo Island has destroyed two villages namely Portela and Bangeira.

The Mars Curiosity Rover found methane on Mars, which started speculations that there could be life on the planet.

An ancient cemetery had more than a million mummified bodies with almost 1,700 already found.

The best meteor shower called the Gemini's was hidden from the view of those in the east coast of Australia because of an upper trough.

Nearly four thousand years after his death, an ancient British warrior's tale is now told to the world.

It is important for people with cardiovascular conditions to seek advice regarding sexual activity from their doctors.

A recent study suggests that Australian patients are choosing to opt for online health communities over their doctors for medical advice.

The white rhino species is perilously close to facing extinction, with only five of its kind alive.

Scientists at the London Imperial College and at the University of Glasgow have been working together with a private organisation called Imperial Innovations, to successfully develop a new ingredient that may help reduce hunger.