Planet is similar size to Earth and it is thought to be rocky with enough gravity to hold an atmosphere. The chances of alien life existing on a newly-discovered Earth-like planet are 100 per cent, an astronomer has claimed.
Owning a dog could help children with allergies, but owning a cat will just make them worse, a study suggests.
Stonehenge was attracting sightseeing families thousands of years ago, archaeologists believe after discovering the Bronze Age remains of a Mediterranean boy near the monument.
Off shore wind farms cost twice as much to produce electricity as gas and coal powered stations and will need subsidies for at least 20 years, a major report warns.
New research has revealed that, contrary to popular beliefs, pandas are surprisingly well-equipped for survival.
London's Natural History Museum suffered like the rest of the city in the Blitz. Karolyn Shindler reports on the efforts to preserve its treasures.