Science
A huge volcanic eruption on Jupiter’s moon Io has been photographed by astronomers
The latest breakthrough shocked space scientists - who are used to making unusual discoveries.
2018 was Britain’s second sunniest year on record
A total of around 1,575 hours of sunshine have been measured across the UK so far in 2018 - only behind the record 1,587 clocked up in 2003, according to the Met Office
Study reveals shocking stats of the heart attack risk of breathing second hand smoke
Second hand smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, and exposure increases the risk of multiple diseases, including lung cancer, stroke, and coronary heart disease.
Contact with wild monkeys and apes puts humans at risk of new diseases like deadly Ebola virus
More than three fifths of emerging infectious diseases are now transmitted from animals to humans - with seven in ten of those coming from wild animals
Breakthrough means Christmas trees can be recycled into paint, glue, even vinegar
Pine needles could be used to make bio-oil to replace chemicals derived from oil, thanks to new Biorefinery techniques developed by University of Sheffield scientists
Device 100 times thinner than a human hair helps scientists turn water into fuel
The revolutionary technique mimics the human lung - and could rival wind and solar power for creating clean energy
‘Smart needle’ with camera that makes brain surgery safe has been used on patients for first time
The device - as thin as a human hair - enables surgeons to avoid piercing vessels that could cause a life-threatening bleed.
Flowers ’50 million years older than thought’
The world's first known flower bloomed more than 174 million years ago during the Early Jurassic period - helping nourish huge plant eating dinosaurs
T-Rex’s predatory forefather lived in The Alps
The unique specimen was accidentally discovered in 1996 by a fossil amateur in a quarry near Saltrio, around 50 miles north east of Milan in Italy