Stranded astronauts send Christmas message from space
Astronauts stranded on the International Space Station over Christmas have sent a festive message back to Earth.
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Fastest object ever built attempts sun orbit in 'extraordinary achievement'
The fastest object ever built by humans will fly within a whisker of the sun today.
Remains of 'remarkably well preserved' baby mammoth unveiled by scientists
The preserved remains of a juvenile mammoth have been discovered in thawing permafrost after more than 50,000 years.
Tech bosses threatened with jail as government cracks down on children's access to social media
Social media companies must face tough sanctions if they fail to keep children safe from harmful content, the technology secretary has said.
Albania to ban TikTok for a year as country's PM claims app inciting violence and bullying
The Albanian government plans to block access to TikTok for a year after the killing of a 14-year-old boy led to concerns about social media's influence on children.
Tesla recalls almost 700,000 vehicles over tyre pressure issue
Tesla has recalled almost 700,000 of its electric vehicles because of an issue with the warning light on the tyre pressure monitoring system.
'Blob-headed' fish and semi-aquatic mouse among 27 newly discovered species
A "blob-headed" fish and a semi-aquatic mouse are among 27 newly discovered species found in a remote region of the Amazon rainforest in Peru.
Origin of Stonehenge's stones hints at purpose of mysterious monument
Stonehenge may have been built to unite the early people of Britain - long before there was a kingdom, a new study has suggested.
Biden sets new US climate target weeks before Trump takes office
President Joe Biden has set fresh climate targets for the United States before climate sceptic Donald Trump takes office in January.
Toothy toadstools and ghost palms among new species named in 2024
Dozens of newly discovered plants and fungi have been named for the first time in 2024 by scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew.
Moon may be much older than thought because of 'remelting' surface
The moon may be much older than previously thought, according to a new study.
Illegal casinos targeting children shut down 'permanently' following Sky News investigation
Two illegal casinos that allowed children to gamble using their Roblox logins have shut down after a Sky News investigation.
When is winter solstice and the shortest day of the year?
Fed up with it getting dark at 4pm? Well after Saturday, the days will start to get a little longer.
Dirty air now linked to hospital admissions for mental health - study
New research has identified a link between air pollution and an increased risk of hospital admissions for mental illnesses.
Why coal is being burned more than ever despite carbon emissions warnings
The world is set to use more coal than ever before, this year, because of high demand in Asia and despite the warnings over the harm that burning fossil fuels does to the planet, a report has said.
'Hiccupping' star seen before it dies for first time
A giant "hiccupping" star in the last stages of its life before exploding has been documented for the first time by researchers.
Private mission to moon to pave way for humanity's return to lunar surface
A private mission to the moon will launch next month to pave the way for humanity's return to the lunar surface.
Anti-whaling activist freed from custody and will not face extradition to Japan
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson - who featured on the television show Whale Wars - has been freed from custody in Greenland and will not face extradition to Japan.
'World first' driverless bus service axed due to low passenger numbers
A driverless bus service thought to be a world first has been cancelled due to a lack of passengers.
One in five homes in England now at risk of flooding - report
Thousands more homes in England are at risk of flooding than previously thought, new analysis by the Environment Agency (EA) has revealed.
