Goats are brainier than it was once believed, making them contenders for the title of man's best friend.
A daily zap of electricity could make arthritic joints less painful for hundreds of thousands of Britons.
Research has shown fleece are a major source of marine pollution, with hundreds of tiny polyester fibres released when they are washed.
Researchers say that a gene could hold the key to looking younger for longer
Two magicians have identified seven hidden actions after watching the video of a trick by US magician Raymond Teller.
An American biotechnologist created a life form able to clean up pollution, cure diseases and produce biofuels.
‘An unstable memory prevents learning from being rigidly linked to one task. ’
The animals are better at warding off cancer than humans, scientists say.
Drinking strong coffee in the evening can fool our body into thinking we are in a completely different time zone.
They may not be able to discuss the finer points of The Exorcist but chimps, it seems, do like a good horror movie.
A drug made from crocuses wiped out cancer tumours and cured the disease in one treatment, scientists found.
It is one of the smells of summer - but the scent of freshly-cut grass also has a darker side.
A single drug that fights off flu, Ebola, yellow fever and other killer viruses could soon be available, thanks to a breakthrough.
British and Irish scientists have identified a gene that is linked to rheumatoid arthritis - in particular severe forms of the disease.
Scientists believe that neurotic misery and a vivid imagination go hand-in-hand.
New laser technology can distinguish healthy from diseased tissue, making the operation faster and more accurate.
In exciting experiments, scientists made cancerous breast and bladder cells benign again.
Scientists have drawn up plans for the first elevator into space.
British scientists have shown that the most common cancer among men can be classified into five types.
A new study of the ancient Chinese art has been described as the strongest evidence yet that it can have genuine benefits.
There is little chance of keeping mosquitoes at bay - all thanks to their three-pronged method of tracking down humans.
Scientists made the prediction after using a cloning technique to create a repair kit for brains, muscles and hearts.
For the first time, scientists have filmed chimpanzees enjoying alcohol in the wild. [VIDEO]
Researchers have found that our closest relatives have all the mental skills needed to cook food - apart from knowing how to control fire.