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Danish museum officials say that an archaeological dig last year has revealed 365 items from the Viking era, including 60 rare coins

Two respiratory viruses in different parts of the world have captured the attention of global health officials — a novel coronavirus in the Middle East and a new bird flu spreading in China.

A study into the brooding behaviour of birds has revealed their dinosaur ancestors shared the load when it came to incubation of eggs

A UK-Canadian team of scientists has discovered ancient pockets of water, which have been isolated deep underground for billions of years and contain abundant chemicals known to support life

This composite image of a galaxy illustrates how the intense gravity of a supermassive black hole can be tapped to generate immense power

The detail of a large mosaic excavated in the fields outside of Kibbutz Bet Qama, Israel, is seen on May 12.

On May 13, 2013, the sun emitted an X2.8-class flare, peaking at 12:05 p.m. EDT

Most Americans want the U.S. to place more emphasis on developing solar power, recent polls suggest. A major impediment, however, is the cost to manufacture, install and maintain solar panels

Seismic activity has increased at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City, leading authorities to alert towns in two central states and the capital

Professor Colin Pritchard's latest research published in journal Public Health has found that the sharp rise of dementia and other neurological deaths in people under 74 cannot be put down to the fact that we are living longer