At least two mass extinction events in Earth's history were likely caused by the "devastating" effects of nearby supernova explosions, a new study suggests. Researchers at Keele University say these ...

A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found watching less than one hour of TV a day can ...

A dad who suspected he had gallstones or was constipated has tragically been told he has "weeks to a few months to live" - after his condition was revealed to be bowel cancer. Kev Coles, from Stoke-on ...

A super rare baby 'dancing' lemur has been born at a British zoo to the delight of keepers. The tiny baby has arrived at Chester Zoo to parents Beatrice, 12, and Elliot, 12, bringing an end to a ...

Butterflies are disappearing at an "alarming" rate, warns new research. More than one in five butterflies in the United ...

From tense standoffs to strategic bargaining — the average American parent spends 67 hours per year “in negotiation” with their child, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of ...

Ditch the butter if you want to live longer, according to new research. The major study of dietary habits suggests that consuming more plant oils, and less butter could lead to better health. The ...

Rail chiefs have drafted two feathered friends to patrol the skies above their stations to deter nuisance pigeons. Harris hawks Maverick and Zulu have been deployed at stations in Filey, Beverley, and ...

A Chihuahua born without her two front legs has been given a new lease of life - with a 3D wheelchair. Little Belly was rescued from Rescue Rags to Riches Animal Rescue, Tampa, Florida by her foster ...

A family was stunned when their chicken laid a massive egg - over three times the normal size. Rob Griffin, 38, and his kids says that hen Gail took five hours to lay the enormous egg. The ...

Obesity genes that cause people and dogs to pile on the pounds have been identified. Researchers studying Labrador retrievers discovered several genes associated with canine obesity. And the Cambridge ...

A woman has converted her office space into a Harry Potter haven - complete with a Gryffindor-themed desk and a replica of Dumbledore's lectern. Carla Rodriguez, 32, has been a Harry Potter fan since ...