A quarter of Americans are still carrying weight they gained during last year’s holiday season, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 24% are still carrying pounds ...

Three and a half hours into holiday travel with their kids is when “peak stress” hits parents, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 parents with kids aged 5–12, who have traveled for the ...

Mars was once habitable, suggests a new discovery. Researchers have uncovered what may be the oldest direct evidence of ancient hot water activity on the red planet. They say the find indicates that ...

A breed of dog associated with daring mountain rescues had to be saved by firemen - after becoming stuck on an icy roof. The hapless St Bernard was spotted by a concerned neighbor, who noticed the ...

Astronomers have taken the first close-up picture of a star outside our galaxy. Located a staggering 160,000 light-years from us, the star WOH G64 was imaged thanks to the impressive sharpness offered ...

A woman took a second job and spent all of her savings to help her dog walk again. Dagmar Gudmundsson, 27, got her Maltese mini poodle mix Tyrion seven years ago when he was just eight weeks old.

In the 18th century, it is believed people used to conceal dried cats to protect their homes from evil spirits.

Thriving or hanging in there when it comes to your fantasy football team? Week 10 of the NFL season sees the most people finally give up, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 Americans who ...

Space scientists say they have spotted a cosmic “flame-throwing guitar”. Observations from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and Hubble Space Telescope seemingly display an instrument-shape - along ...

A crematorium has started offering 4D cinema-style funerals for families to provide a unique send-off for loved ones - in what is believed to be a world-first. Gedling Crematorium, in Nottinghamshire, ...