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   Physical sciencesNew galaxy caught in close encounterThursday, 9 February 2012
A unique dwarf galaxy has been caught interacting with a larger, companion galaxy first the first time, 12.4 million light years away from Earth.  'Amasia' is next supercontinent in the northThursday, 9 February 2012
A new supercontinent will form around the Arctic in approximately 100 million years, according to a new model that uses the geological history of the Earth's surface to predict its future.  Toughest fibre ever created in labFriday, 3 February 2012
The toughest known fibre has been created from graphene and carbon nanotubes, exceeding the toughness of spun spider silk and Kevlar.  How to predict a supervolcano eruptionThursday, 2 February 2012
Supervolcanic eruptions, which can devastate entire continents by pouring out poisonous gas and scorching magma for months, may be predictable.  Solar storms' vanishing 'killer electrons' foundThursday, 2 February 2012
High-energy electrons that should be wreaking havoc on our telecommunications systems during geomagnetic storms have been disappearing, and scientists have finally figured out where they go.  Early Moon's metal heart was long-livedFriday, 27 January 2012
A powerful magnetic field shielded the early Moon, and was generated by a molten metal core that churned for much longer than previously thought, according to a new study.  Biggest solar storm since 2005 pummels EarthTuesday, 24 January 2012
A potent solar flare has unleashed the biggest radiation storm since 2005 and could disrupt some satellite communications in the polar regions.  Levitating flies mimic weightlessness of spaceMonday, 23 January 2012
The weightlessness of space has been reproduced in insects using high-powered magnets.  Large Hadron Collider finds new particle variantFriday, 23 December 2011
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC), famously engaged in the quest for the Higgs boson, has turned up a heavier variant of a sub-atomic particle first discovered a quarter-century ago.  Kepler finds first Earth-sized extrasolar planetsWednesday, 21 December 2011
Two Earth-sized planets orbiting a Sun-like star have been discovered using observations from the planet-hunting Kepler spacecraft.  Global threat of large quakes not on riseTuesday, 20 December 2011
Massive earthquakes are no more likely today than they were a century ago, despite an apparent rise of the devastating temblors in recent years.  Closest supernova in years solves mysteryThursday, 15 December 2011
The discovery of a supernova only hours after its explosion could have solved a long-standing mystery on the origin of the brightest known phenomena in the universe.  Milky Way's black hole to devour gas cloudThursday, 15 December 2011
A doomed gas cloud accelerating towards the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way has been observed for the first time.  Physicists catch a glimpse of Higgs bosonWednesday, 14 December 2011
The Higgs boson, a subatomic particle thought to provide mass to the universe, is closer than ever to being found.  Rapid CO2 drop froze the AntarcticTuesday, 13 December 2011
Thirty four million years ago, the first big freeze in Antarctica coincided with a dive in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. 
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