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A new study provides the first evidence that consolation in primates, such as hugging and stroking, can reduce stress levels after a fight.

Scientists investigate how our memories of Beatles songs help us tap into the long forgotten events in our lives.

The former UK chief scientist says the climate challenge is so great, it demands the most brilliant minds tackle it.

China will launch its third manned space mission in late September, state-run news agency Xinhua reports.

Palaeontologists lift a "rare" mammoth skull out of its resting place in France and move it to a museum.

People should consider eating less meat as a way to tackle global warming, says the UN's top climate scientist.

A universal flu vaccine which could mean an end to the annual flu jab is being trialled on UK volunteers.

The Rosetta spacecraft is "on course" to fly-by asteroid Steins at a distance of just 800km and take pictures.

Europe's space freighter will undock from the International Space Station on Friday after completing its maiden mission to the orbiting platform.

Natural restrictions on the way glaciers move means sea level rise above 2m this century is very unlikely, researchers say.