Children who are smacked by their parents may grow up to be happier and more successful than those spared physical discipline, research suggests.

"Saunas are thought to improve circulation and reduce blood pressure, both of which could go some way to reducing your risk of getting dementia", says Dr Clare Walton.

British scientists have discovered explorers in the 1930s got their measurements wrong.

Trying to understand someone who doesn't speak your language could be a thing of the past...

Switching off parts of the genetic code could help people live longer, scientists believe.

“The UK's influence on the waters of all of the world's ocean is immense, and we call on UK governments to show leadership at this crucial moment."

NASA announced some '"surprising evidence of activity" from one of Jupiter's largest moons in 2016, releasing images captured from the Hubble Space Telescope.

In a 2016 study researchers successfully revived microscopic creatures that had been kept frozen for 30 years.

Moderate drinking appears to lower the risk of dying from Alzheimer's and scientists think it might be because people are socialising more

The sinister sound of a Tyrannosaurus Rex has been heard for the first time in 66 million years http://tgr.ph/3rKg9G

It signals a significantly tougher approach by ministers to social media firms.

Low levels of vitamin D are known to be associated with an increased risk of developing MS but it is the first study to show that supplements can help the condition.

Uber will head to court on Monday to fight its London ban, kicking off the first of two crucial legal battles over the next fortnight.

The Treasury has enlisted Britain’s spy agency to probe the risks associated with Bitcoin, as the digital currency’s price continues to soar.