The US space agency (Nasa) has released the sharpest ever elevation map of the Moon. It will enable scientists to accurately portray the shape of the entire Moon at a higher resolution than... Read more
The GAVI international immunisations group has agreed to fund the roll-out of vaccines against cervical cancer in developing countries, offering protection against a disease that kills one w... Read more
Businesses will be able to grow with the use of supercomputers, a technology expert has said. The energy, life science and finance sectors could benefit from an initiative that could enable... Read more
Online auction giant eBay is to open its first store in the UK for a five-day period in December. A statement released by the company said a Christmas “pop-up” shop will open in... Read more
Physicists from around the globe launched a major program on Wednesday aimed at converting the LHC “Big Bang” particle collider at CERN near Geneva into a vastly more powerful co... Read more
An unmanned Chinese spacecraft returned to Earth successfully on Thursday after more than two weeks in orbit, marking a pivotal moment for the rising power’s plans to secure a long-ter... Read more
Defending champions United States clawed back from early deficits to seize the momentum and a 4-2 lead after the opening day foursomes at The Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne on Thursday. F... Read more
The last of a huge pod of sperm and minke whales washed onto a southern Australian beach and nearby sandbank has died despite an extensive operation to set it free, officials said. The 12-me... Read more