Astronomers peering near a known large galaxy are shocked to find that it is in fact much larger - five times wider than our Milky Way.

Scientists identify the chemical "fingerprint" in lungs that could lead to a quick breath test to diagnose infections like tuberculosis, a study suggests.

Manchester scientists develop a tiny molecular machine they hope one day could synthesize new drug molecules or new types of plastic.

An artificial version of the Schmallenberg virus has been made by scientists in Scotland as part of research to find out more about the livestock disease.

A 300 metre-wide asteroid, known as Apophis after the Egyptian demon of destruction and darkness, will not hit Earth in 2036, revised calculations reveal.

Scientists have asked the government to reconsider a plan to remove higher funding for A-level science courses.