Huge glacier retreat triggered in 1940s
The melting Antarctic glacier that now contributes more to sea-level rise than any other ice stream began its big decline in the 1940s.
In the US prisoner is acquitted after 39 years
For the first time in 43 years Thursday, James Robert McClurkin saw the sky from outside prison walls. He breathed free air.
Sale of Tintin drawings set to break records
Two original Tintin comic strips are expected to break records Saturday when they go under the hammer in Paris.
New lung transplant technique could save lives
A new technique could help nearly double the precious few hours surgeons have to carry out lung transplants.
Earth sees hottest year-to-date in modern era: US
The first 10 months of this year have been the hottest in modern times, while last month was the third warmest October over since 1880.
Bob Dylan can't make Nobel ceremony
Music icon Bob Dylan will not attend the Nobel ceremony in December to accept his literature prize because he has"other commitments".
High blood pressure big issue in developing world
The number of people across the globe suffering from high blood pressure has almost doubled over the past four decades.
Christ's tomb Exposed for First Time in Centuries
Restorers working in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Israel uncover stone slab venerated as the resting place of Jesus Christ.
Israeli ex-president and Nobel laureate Peres dies
Israeli ex-president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Shimon Peres died on Wednesday, some two weeks after suffering a major stroke.