Science
Almost nine in 10 Earth-sized planets that orbit two stars ‘could harbour alien life’
Known as binaries, they make up about one in two solar systems - bringing the discovery of extra-terrestrial life a step closer
List of planets that could harbour alien life narrowed down
A pioneering technique combined 3D climate modeling with atmospheric chemistry to identify the conditions that are required
World’s oldest meat-eating dinosaur has been unearthed
Named Gnathovorax cabreirai, it lived 230 million years ago when South America was still part of the supercontinent called Pangea.
Plant believed to have gone extinct over 200 years ago has been found
The stunning fountain bush was spotted by a sharp eyed student botanist during an expedition to the mountain fringed winelands of the Western Cape.
Video – Astronomers have found smallest dwarf planet in our solar system
Just 350 million miles from earth, Hygiea, it was originally believed to be an asteroid
It really was an asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs
And the proof can be found in fossilised algae - the world's smallest organisms, say scientists.
Nasa set for first all-female spacewalk to fix faulty power unit
US astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir are on course to make history as they venture outside the orbiting space lab.
Earth-like planets are common – meaning the universe could be swarming with life
An analysis of rocks orbiting faraway stars found they are remarkably similar to those that formed our own planet.
Crops produced in same conditions as on Mars and the Moon – including rocket
Scientists say this is the next step in making human beings comfortable when they settle on plants and celestial bodies beyond Earth