Scientists discover 27 never-seen-before species on groundbreaking expedition

The unusual discoveries were found by researchers exploring a region in Peru

Indians on Thailand-bound flight stand, indulge in chit-chat mid-air despite air hostess request

Indians on Thailand-bound flight stand, indulge in chit-chat mid-air despite air hostess request

Heron takes flight after plastic cup removed from throat

The carnivorous heron was seen at one point vomiting a fish it could not swallow

US Library says man can keep book when he goes to return it 50 years later

US Library says man can keep book when he goes to return it 50 years later

Officials, citizens clueless who is flying drones over US cities

Officials, citizens clueless who is flying drones over US cities

Queen Marie Antionette's 'smart watch' on display in London

The watch, one of the most beautiful, complex and most expensive ever made, was commissioned in 1783

Plants 'scream' when they are cut, dehydrated: study

They produce clicking noises that humans can’t hear without scientific equipment

A New Zealander studied for year to win Spanish Scrabble title - he does not speak Spanish

A New Zealander studied for year to win Spanish Scrabble title - he does not speak Spanish

Rounding out top words of 2024 by Merriam-Webster

Rounding out top words of 2024 by Merriam-Webster

Zebrafish, lizards use sleeping genes to restore hearing power: study

They can regenerate their hearing by reactivating dormant gene regulators

'Polarization' is Merriam-Webster's 2024 word of the year

‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

Albino dogs take the spotlight at Bolivia's Christmas parade

The Christmas-themed costumed dogs took to the main avenues, stopping to sniff at spectators

World's oldest-known wild bird lays egg at 74

Wisdom was first banded as an adult in 1956 and has raised as many as 30 chicks, Plissner said

Which are most mispronounced words of 2024

The list was curated by the language-learning platform ‘Babbel' - a language platform

New York museum unveils 'Apex' - an almost complete Stegosaurus

Stegosaurus walked on four legs and lived in North America around 150 million years ago

Mammoths topped the menu for North American Ice Age people

Mammoths provided meat, energy-rich fat for Clovis people pointing human role in extinction of them

Falling asteroid lights up sky in Russia's remote Yakutia

The asteroid approached but that no damage had been reported after its descent.

Residents displaced by sinkhole fear may not return by Christmas

Residents displaced by sinkhole fear may not return by Christmas

Some interesting pictures of animals captured at right time

Some interesting pictures of animals captured at right time

New species of human with bigger brains, huge heads discovered in China: scientists

Researchers revealed what could have led to the extinction of this species

Groom plays Ludo on phone during wedding ceremony

Groom plays Ludo on phone during wedding ceremony

South Korean train operator's 4-minute toilet break delays 125 trains

Citizens commented differently - some demanded more facilities for operators

Chinese scientists keep monkey alive for 6 months with gene-edited pig's kidney

Chinese scientists keep monkey alive for 6 months with gene-edited pig’s kidney

Taste for art - $6.2m banana finds buyer

The piece represents a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art, memes, cryptocurrency

Fossil footprints in Kenya show two ancient human species coexisted

Footprints made by Paranthropus boisei and Homo erectus

Dog falls from third floor but survives miraculously

Dog falls from third-floor but survives miraculously

Singer apologizes to Manchester United's manager for interrupting interview

Ed Sheeran apologizes to Manchester United's manager for interrupting interview

Pictures where background characters gain more popularity

Pictures where background characters gain more popularity

Madhubala set to join kin after 15-year separation at Karachi's Safari Park

Elephant Madhubala remained in solitary confinement at zoo

Desert oasis outside of Dubai draws a new caravan: Family of rodents from Argentina

Desert oasis outside of Dubai draws new inhabitants: Family of rodents from Argentina

10-year-old boy calls 911 for help in math homework

Officer went to the 10-year-old’s house and helped him complete his decimal-based homework

Islamabad couple comes up with unique photoshoot idea

PTI protest: Islamabad couple’s wedding photoshoot in front of containers goes viral

Archaeologists unearth oldest alphabet from ancient tomb

Alphabetic writing found etched on clay cylinders unearthed from tomb in Syria

When the world's tallest woman met the shortest woman

Their meeting took place over afternoon tea in London

Cat wriggles through drainpipe - but with less-than-perfect results

Cat wriggles through drainpipe - but with less-than-perfect results

Indian company rewards 1,000 employees with trip to Spain

The company has been following this practice since 2013

Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya

Fish-trapping canals helped the early people in the region to diversify their diets

A city in Georgia city will blow up an old hotel to welcome 2025

A city in Georgia city will blow up an old hotel to welcome 2025

Monkeys roaming Karachi streets leave onlookers in awe

Their appearance takes social media by storm, with many making memes on them

Why police ask citizens not to chase this on-the-run bird

Why police ask citizens not to chase this on-the-run bird

How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million

How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million

When a missing cat found in another city - 300 miles away from her home

When a missing cat found in another city - 300 miles away from her home

Swedish minister's staff insists on banana-free meetings due to weirdest phobia

Swedish minister's staff insists on banana-free rooms due to weirdest phobia

Argentina soccer club criticised for starting YouTuber in important game

Argentina soccer club criticised for starting YouTuber in important game

'Magic Circle' looking for first female member who disguised as male to enter into society

'Magic Circle' looking for first female member who disguised as male to enter into society

Japanese man marks six years with cartoon bride

Japanese man celebrates six years with cartoon bride

Chicken and duck help out in Romanian middle schools

Around 20 schools in the southern county are pioneering an animal awareness class

Bolivians carry decorated human skulls asking for favours in their festival

Bolivians carry decorated human skulls asking for favours in their festival

Locals warned to lock doors as 40 monkeys escape lab

The lab conducts clinical trials, including on brain disease and treatments

Cricket legend Ian Botham rescued shortly after falling into crocodile-infested water

"My catch of the day was the barra [fish] while I was nearly catch of the day for all the sharks"

Death mask was not designed for King Tut, study reveals

His lavish tomb was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter

Who is winner of US election according to Thai baby hippo Moo Deng

The hippo names Donald Trump as winner this year

Archaeologists find 4,000-year-old Bronze Age town in Saudi Arabia

Discovery sheds light on how ancient societies transitioned from nomadic lifestyle to urban living

Aliens interested in America's nuclear arms, military insider claims

Says America's nuclear missile bases have been alien targets since 1960s

Russia fines Google more than entire world's GDP

2,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 rubles fined to Russia

World's largest captive crocodile Cassius dies in Australia

Cassius, weighing in at more than one ton, had been in declining health since Oct 15

Scientists rebuild the face of 400-year-old Polish 'vampire'

Aged 18-20 when she died, analysis of Zosia's skull suggests she suffered from a health condition

A royal piece of cloth? Archaeologists find Alexander the Great's tunic at tomb

In Tomb II, the archaeologists found a purple and white tunic

Tributes paid as YouTuber dies in cobra attack

He had built a large online fanbase

Scientists finally ready to reveal truth about Columbus's DNA

Through DNA evidence, team were able to narrow down his place of birth to eight areas in Spain

London cheese seller in panic after thieves steal massive cheddar haul

London cheese seller in panic after thieves steal massive cheddar haul

Snake that grows up to 2 metres in length 'living in UK attics and walls'

Snake that grows up to 2 metres in length 'living in UK attics and walls'

Can an elephant sue to leave a zoo? Let's find out

The buck stops at Colorado's Supreme Court which must decide

First-ever dinosaur fossil unearthed in Hong Kong: Report

The government said the fossils belonged to a large dinosaur

Do you know? Running not effective way to lose weight

For effective weight loss, a combination of diet and exercise is best

Children's play centre apologises over 'body bag' Halloween decorations

Children’s play centre apologises over ‘body bag’ Halloween decorations

New Zealand airport limits hugging time to three minutes at drop-off zone

New Zealand airport limits hugging time to three minutes at drop-off zone

'World's oldest pyramid' built 25,000 years ago was not made by humans, archaeologists claim

This finding challenges the conventional belief of human civilisation

Tobacco can permanently alter human skeleton, leave imprints for centuries after death

The finding was made by the researchers from the University of Leicester

Scientists claim breakthrough to bringing back Tasmanian tiger from extinction

Scientists claim breakthrough to bringing back Tasmanian tiger from extinction

Wild cat native to Africa and Asia captured in Chicago suburb

Wild cat native to Africa and Asia captured in Chicago suburb

Pumpkin weighing 2,471 pounds wins California contest

Pumpkin weighing 2,471 pounds wins California contest

After 67 days adrift, Russian man was rescued but his brother and nephew are dead

After 67 days adrift, a Russian man was rescued but his brother and nephew are dead

Hong Kong zoo investigating after nine monkeys die in two days

Hong Kong zoo investigating after nine monkeys die in two days

World's smallest washing machine unveiled in India

World's smallest washing machine unveiled in India

Annual wife-carrying championship attracts many couples in competition

Annual wife-carrying championship attracts many couples in competition

Couple divorce three minutes after wedding following groom's comment

The couple from Kuwait called it quits when the groom mocked his bride

Smartphones affecting children's speaking skills, warn experts

In this age of the robots, we want pupils to be ready to excel as human beings

BBC apologizes after its weather app predicts unbearable wind and temperature

BBC apologizes after its weather app predicts unbearable wind and temperature

Did New Zealand navy ship really sink because its captain was woman, let's find out

Did New Zealand navy ship really sink because its captain was woman, let's find out

Woman calls police as her house surrounded by 100 racoons who demand food

Woman calls police as her house surrounded by 100 racoons who demand food

Never-seen microbes growing on your toothbrush, showerhead

Microbes are everywhere, and the vast majority of them will not make us sick

68 million-year-old foot bones reveal two new hawk-like species

Interestingly, these hawk-sized birds were capable of lifting small mammals and even baby dinosaurs

Scientists describe venom of black widow spider as 'a cocktail of different toxins'

A new study has successfully cracked the mechanism behind the black widow spider’s deadly poison.

Couple find their lost wedding video after 57 years - thanks to Facebook

Couple find their lost wedding video after 57 years - thanks to Facebook

Long-lost shipwreck packed with gold discovered in the African desert

It was unearthed by diamond miners in a desert on the coast of Namibia

Why are pilots not allowed to have beards?

When a pilot needs to use oxygen mask but facial hair can affect how well mask fits in his face

Former owner of water buffalo that roamed Iowa suburb for days pleads guilty

Former owner of water buffalo that roamed Iowa suburb for days pleads guilty

Preston striker gets eight-match ban for biting Blackburn defender

Preston striker gets eight-match ban for biting Blackburn defender

Study says woolly mammoths went extinct because of their blocked nose

Researchers analysed frozen mammoth tissue and found antibodies and allergens in them

Thousands of shipping containers have been lost at sea. What happens when they burst open?

Two global ocean treaties aimed at increasing transparency around lost shipping containers

Montana man gets 6 months in prison for cloning giant sheep and breeding it

Schubarth cloned Marco Polo sheep which are the largest in the world and weigh 136 kilograms

Rare deep-sea creature seen walking on 13-foot-long legs

It was seen 10,800 feet below the surface of the water

Online voting in 'Alaska's Fat Bear Week' contest starts

Online voting in 'Alaska’s Fat Bear Week' contest starts after attack killed one contestant

Scientists explain Mount Everest's anomalous growth

Scientists explain Mount Everest's anomalous growth

New Zealand reclaims record for largest haka dance

A statement said 6,531 people had performed Ka Mate, the haka, surpassing France's 4,028 set in 2014

Massive dinosaur skull unearthed after 72m years in bone-filled creek

Incredible footage shows the team of palaeontologists excavating the skull

Earth will have a temporary 'mini moon' for two months

Earth will have a temporary ‘mini moon’ for two months

Cheese dating back 3,600 years found in Chinese tomb

Cheese dating back 3,600 years found in Chinese tomb

Court in Japan acquits prisoner after 48 years upon finding him innocent in 1966 murder

Court in Japan acquits prisoner after 48 years after finding him innocent in 1966 murder

US woman dies after first use of 'suicide pod'

The Last Resort, an assisted dying organisation, presented the Sarco pod in Zurich in July

World's oldest cheese found in ancient Chinese tomb smeared on dairy-loving mummies

Images provide a look at what may be the first ever kefir cheese

Squirrel outsmarted leopard in viral video from Africa

Squirrel outsmarted leopard in viral video from Africa

32,400-year-old woolly rhino mummy unearthed in Russia

Preserved in permafrost, the ancient creature has provided valuable insights into the extinct specie

Birth of mysterious baby in Hyderabad leaves parent sad

Birth of mysterious baby in Hyderabad leaves parent sad

Plane forced to make emergency landing after passenger finds mouse in her meal

The Scandinavian Airlines flight was diverted to Oslo after the rodent was discovered

Is Mount Everest the tallest mountain?

It is indeed the tallest mountain, but only when we consider the height above sea level

Which is oldest seal in the world?

Which is oldest seal in captivity in world

How a lost cat travelled 900-mile journey back home to California alone

A lost cat's mysterious 2-month, 900-mile journey home to California

Teacher's quick response saves life of student in Saudi Arabia

Teacher's quick response saves life of student in Saudi Arabia

US citizen accidentally pays neighbour's power bill for years

US citizen accidentally pays neighbour's power bill for years

Thailand's hippo has unique face that launches thousands of memes

Thailand’s hippo has unique face that launches thousands of memes

Indian juice shop workers arrested for mixing urine in drinks

It sparked outrage and disgust among viewers

Scientists discover 'grumpy' fish species in Red Sea

Scientists discover grumpy fish species in Red Sea

Who wins bird of the year award?

Who wins bird of the year award?

Rosie, World's oldest cat, dies at 33

Current holder is Flossie, a 28-year-old cat from Kent

In Denmark, a man suspected of 86 counts of reckless driving

In Denmark, a man suspected of 86 counts of reckless driving

Birth of spectacled bear in Peru brings tear of joy for farming community

Birth of spectacled bear in Peru brings tear of joy for farming community

Last rites of police dog held with full state honours in India

Last rites of police dog held with full state honours in India

When a mega-tsunami caused earth to vibrate for nine days

When a mega-tsunami caused earth to vibrate for nine days

Doctor removes more than 6000 gallstones in a single patient

More than 6000 gallstones removed form patient in India

Birds in France trained to pick up cigarette butts in exchange for food

The crows soon learned to associate rubbish with food rewards

Brazilian dog is not only master in playing footvolley, he teaches game

Brazilian dog is not only master in playing footvolley, he teaches game

Celebrity-inspired creatures join Australian fauna among 750 new species

Taxonomy research reveals that 70pc of Australia’s native species remain unnamed

Why golden eagle attacks toddler and 3 others in Norway

Experts suspect a behavioural disorder, the bird was killed after the attack on the toddler

In search of fame, young boy loses his life in India

Social media craze leaves young boy dead in India

Rare coin set to be sold at half a million dollars

Huge payout expected for a rare coin bought by Ohio farm family and hidden for decades

US citizen kills 81 animals in three-hour shooting spree

US citizen kills 81 animals in three-hour shooting spree

Christmas in October: Venezuela's Maduro issues strange decree

Maduro decrees Christmas will start in October as Venezuela cracks down on dissent

Soccer player injured after 'pretty powerful sneeze'

Victor's injury is among the weird incidents in football

Man found frozen in cave 50 years ago identified

He was found by two hikers on January 16, 1977

Dinosaurs developed thousands of teeth by chewing plants: Study

They developed thousands of teeth because of their voracious appetite for plants

India's 'thief schools' teach children how to pick pockets at wealthy weddings

Fee-paying India ‘thief schools’ teach children how to pick pockets at wealthy weddings

Monkeys give secret names to each other just like humans

This behaviour gives them surprising advantage for surviving in wild

Workers who built Egypt's pyramid complex were poisoned. Here's why

The labourers were most probably exposed to high amounts of copper

Wife leads efforts for husband's second marriage in India

Wife leads efforts for husband's second marriage in India

US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage mid-performance

US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage mid-performance

Rare Bronze Age jar smashed by five-year-old boy in museum in Israel

Rare Bronze Age jar smashed by five-year-old boy in museum in Israel

State fairs in US get creative with fake cows

With real cows out due to bird flu, Michigan unveils milkshake and buttercup for milking demos

Rare orange lobster returned to ocean after ending up in New York supermarket

Rare orange lobster returned to ocean after ending up in New York supermarket

Which country will award 7,000 dollars to women after marrying in rural areas?

Which country will award 7,000 dollars to women after marrying in rural areas?

Engineer builds lavish house on just 2-foot wide land

Engineer builds lavish house on just 2-foot wide land

Driver issued challan for driving car without helmet

The incident occurred in Gautam Buddh Nagar district of India’s Uttar Pradesh

Thief arrested after sitting down with book in Italy

Thief was distracted after picking up a book about Homer's Iliad on a bedside table

Marine creatures with toxic spines spotted on US beaches

Their sting delivers neurotoxins, inflicting significant pain on their prey

At 102 years, Britain's oldest skydiver says it is 'mission accomplished' after birthday jump

At 102 years, Britain's oldest skydiver says it is 'mission accomplished' after birthday jump

Ace architect breaks world record with 54-level house of cards in 8 hours

Ace architect breaks world record with 54-level house of cards in 8 hours

US citizen jailed for nine years for faking his death to avoid paying child support

Carlton Shier, the US attorney for Kentucky, said Kipf accessed Hawaii's death registry system

Pythons may help in curing heart diseases, hints study

Pythons may eventually prove helpful in curing heart diseases

Scientists think they have found source of most promising 'alien' signal ever seen

‘Wow’ signal appears to have been caused by unique astrophysical event, researchers say

Flights cancelled in Japan after scissors go missing

There were bottlenecks and queues as passengers were forced to retake security checks

Postcard dating back 121 years gets delivered in mail in UK

Postcard dating back 121 years gets delivered in the mail in UK

Switzerland seeks ideas to safely retrieve WWI-era bombs dumped in lakes

People are motivated to come up with solutions to remove old munitions from deep waters

Some books can even cause cancer. Here is how

Chemicals used in their making are harmful to humans

Which is the driest city in world and what are factors behind it?

Located in Atacama Desert, the city receives the minimum rainfall due to a variety of causes

World's oldest person dies in Spain at 117

She had turned 117 on March 4, according to Guinness World Records

15-year-old created soap which can help in treating skin cancer

15-year-old created soap which can help in treating skin cancer

British citizen sets world record by jumping from one of highest mountains

British citizen sets world record by jumping from one of highest mountains

Robotaxis frustrate sleepless residents with constant honking

Robotaxis frustrate sleepless residents with constant honking

Nigerian man sets world record by earing fast food in 150 restaurants

Nigerian man sets world record by earing fast food in 150 restaurants

Panda twins are born in Hong Kong to Ying Ying to world's oldest mom

Panda twins are born in Hong Kong to Ying Ying to world’s oldest mom

Asteroid that doomed the dinosaurs originated beyond Jupiter

Life on Earth would probably have developed vastly differently without this cosmic coincidence

89-year-old hiker missing for 10 days was found alive miraculously

Hiker missing for 10 days in California mountains survived by drinking gallon of water

Scientists want to know why rarely seen deep sea fish is seen in California

Scientists want to know why rarely seen deep sea fish is seen in California

Turkey's main opposition party applies to cancel stray dogs law

Turkey's main opposition party applies to cancel stray dogs law

New Zealand food bank distributes candy made from lethal amount of addictive drug

New Zealand food bank distributes candy made from lethal amount of addictive drug

Old students adopt strange way to remember their school memories

Old students adopt strange way to remember their past

WWI soldier identified after two decades of anonymity

A forensics team was finally able to verify the identity of a soldier

Paris Olympics: Youngest Australian gold medalist to receive 'duck' as gift

She said she loves ducks so parents has fulfilled her wish by giving her one

Cats go through emotional turmoil after fellow pet passes away

This study challenges the stereotype that cats are emotionless

Search for alligator started when residents saw it swimming offshore

It is unclear how the gator ended up in the freshwater lake, but officials suspect it as pet

Balochistan govt makes it mandatory to write expiry date on eggs

The decision taken keeping in view deteriorating health conditions

A 19th-century shipwreck is filled with Champagne bottles and Sweden won't allow anyone a sip

Cargo on the way to the royal table in Stockholm or the Russian tsar’s residence in St. Petersburg

Whale interrupts surfing in stunning fashion in Paris Olympics

It’s not uncommon for wild animals such as birds, seals and even sharks to appear while surfing

Tiny arm bone unlocks mystery of Indonesia's extinct 'Hobbit' people

These fragments, dating to about 700,000 years ago,

Named after founder's pet, Dolce & Gabbana launches dog perfume

Named after founder's pet, Dolce & Gabbana launches dog perfume

Iowa man harvests massive 8.33-pound eggplant, breaks world record

Iowa man harvests massive 8.33-pound eggplant, breaks world record

Pot filled with gold coins buried by soldier 2,400 years ago discovered

Archaeologists uncovered rare hoard of Persian gold coins in the ancient city of Notion in Turkiye

Chicken parade prompts changes to proposed restrictions in US

Chicken parade prompts changes to proposed restrictions in US

A look at inside the pin-trading market at Paris Olympics

A look at inside the pin-trading market at Paris Olympics