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Biggest light telescope in world captures ‘dragon head’ nebula

Biggest light telescope in world captures ‘dragon head’ nebula

By Dean Murray Do you see a dragon head - or a chicken pecking seeds on the ground? Astronomers have release a cosmic picture taken by the VLT Survey Telescope (VST), which sits atop a mountain in Chile. It has been shared to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the telescope'

Rat kidneys grown in mice offer new hope for transplant patients

Rat kidneys grown in mice offer new hope for transplant patients

By Stephen Beech Rat kidneys have been successfully grown in mice — offering hope for millions of people waiting for transplants. The breakthrough provides a new way of helping to reduce growing organ donor shortages, say scientists. Researchers in Japan generated rat-derived kidneys in mice using a technique known as

Massive shark usually found in New Jersey washes up in England

Massive shark usually found in New Jersey washes up in England

By Lauren Beavis A massive rare shark usually found in warm waters has washed up in the English Channel. The animal, believed to be a Smalltooth sand tiger shark (Odontaspis ferox) is 600kg and 430cm, in length. They are usually found in the Bay of Biscay south to Morocco, including

Dog rescued after floating out to sea on kayak

Dog rescued after floating out to sea on kayak

By Nathan Pynn A dog was saved after floating three miles out to sea in a kayak. Bruce the Alsatian was playing in the waves when his owner put him in an inflatable boat and swam beside him. But a gust of wind dragged the kayak off the shore of

Can less sleep slow down aging?

Can less sleep slow down aging?

We've always been told eight hours of sleep is what we should be aiming for every night. However, new research shows less sleep might actually be better when it comes to aging. The study, published in Nature, analyzed self-reported sleep data from half a million participants in

Metal detectorist digs up rare diamond ring worth $25,000

Metal detectorist digs up rare diamond ring worth $25,000

By Filipa Gaspar A metal detectorist has unearthed a 16th-century ring with eight diamonds — set to fetch up to $25,000 at an auction. Stuart Jones uncovered the stunning "once in a lifetime find" in the village of Wormington, Gloucestershire. The ring is expected to attract bids

Icebergs putting oceans at risk by carrying debris: study

Icebergs putting oceans at risk by carrying debris: study

By Stephen Beech More icebergs are carrying huge loads of rock and other debris deep into the ocean, reveals new research. The trend is not only a "considerable risk" to shipping but is also reshaping deep-sea habitats, say scientists. Their findings show that the number of icebergs