The search for alien life could be boosted by a simple new test, say scientists. They believe the movement of microbes may help detect life on Mars and beyond - in a "cheaper and faster" way than ...

Chimps can recognize ignorance in humans, reveals new research. Bonobos have the "ape-titude" to tell when a person doesn't know something, say scientists. To get treats, the primates "eagerly" ...

A third of women admit they're behind on doctor appointments — and anxiety is the culprit. That’s according to a new survey ...

An adorable rabbit rescued by the RSPCA had teeth so overgrown they looked like a tusk. Vets feared Bobby was just days away from death when he was rescued in Wigan, Lancs., by the RSPCA with teeth ...

Britain’s oldest ping pong player is still batting off the competition and beating opponents 30 years his junior - at the age of 92. Retired tool maker Ivan Pedley plays table tennis twice a week and ...

There was no use crying over it when a truckload of milk spilled onto a highway. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) was called to an unusual - and messy - accident on Wednesday (29 Jan). They found ...

A new fungal species named in honor of Sir David Attenborough is making 'The Last of Us '-style zombies of cave spiders, researchers say. A study investigated the identity of the fungus found on a ...

Women exercising in gyms often face harassment and negative comments about their bodies, warns a new study. Researchers in Britain and Ireland uncovered a series of "barriers" faced by women working ...

The risk of a stroke may be increased by a common bacteria found in the mouth and gut, suggests a new study. Higher levels of Streptococcus anginosus were found in the gut of recent stroke survivors ...

Regular dental flossing reduces the risk of a stroke, according to new research. People who floss their teeth at least once a week lower their risk of suffering a potentially fatal stroke caused by a ...

Men are bigger romance fans than women, according to a recent survey. The survey of 2,000 American romance readers revealed that 63% of men surveyed consider themselves die-hard romance enthusiasts ...