Heavy is the head that wears the crown - even for baboons. Dominant members of primate troops miss out on restful nights, according to a new study. Researchers found that higher-ranking baboons get ...

For decades, astronomers have tracked changes in its brightness and surface features in hopes of figuring out why the star ...

Researchers interviewed 24 experienced police officers across various roles and ranks who gave a first-hand insight into fraud investigations.

Space scientists say they have discovered "Cloud 9." A team using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has uncovered a new ...

Teenage girls who avoid potentially negative feedback are prone to higher anxiety, suggests a new study. The findings run counter to prevailing wisdom in the field, say American psychologists.

Wildlife volunteers have come up with a novel way of battling coastal erosion - using old Christmas trees. Thousands of the discarded festive trees are being buried along the Fylde Coast, Lancs, with ...

Quick-thinking police officers rescued an eight-year-old boy after he fell into a frozen pond. Eight-year-old Tayvion, found himself in waist-deep water in East Patchogue, New York, after the ice gave ...

Two friends have created the world's smallest pub - in the back of a van. YouTubers Ethan Smale and Jack Joy transformed their small Suzuki Carry truck into a travelling boozer. The pair run an ...

By Stephen Beech Hostile owl hoots make robins eat less at night, reveals new research. The sound of tawny owls makes the red ...

This story version has been formatted as an on-air script for broadcast outlets. See the original research story here. AMERICANS ARE KICKING OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH ONE WORD ON THEIR PLATE: PROTEIN. A ...

More than six centuries later, scientists say that the skeletons hold vital clues about the history of tsunamis.

Toddlers who spend hours in front of a screen are more likely to suffer anxiety issues as teenagers, warns new research. Long ...