NASA is investigating how best to respond to the possibility of an asteroid or a comet colliding with Earth in fictional situations.

In a profanity-laden tirade from one of TV's most famous liaisons of science and learning, viewers were dealt a stark warning about the disastrous effects of climate change.

On Dec. 21, during winter solstice, four of Juno's cameras captured images of the Jovian moon Io, the most volcanic body in our solar system, on the mission's 17th flyby of the gas giant.

First found in China, it has caused significant problems in other areas it has invaded. It can form dense mats of up to 1,500 mussels per square metre - which can suffocate scallops and oysters.

Scientists have exposed very thin slices of ancient Egyptian mummy bones to light at different wavelengths in an attempt to discover how the people of the time would live, eat and spend their daily lives.

Most visitors think of New York's Parks as the only place to find trees. However, a new study found New York City has  over 5 million 'forested natural areas' along with 666,000 street trees.

A researcher from Princeton University in New Jersey has found that testosterone levels and masculine features are directly related to the perception of a man's talent.

People staying indoors because of the coronavirus lockdown missed out on the joint-warmest April on record, according to a new climate report issued by the European Union.

Researchers working in Alaska observed wolf spiders eating juvenile spiders due to a warming Arctic that is making them grow larger and produce more offspring, resulting in less resources.

British scientists claim juggling is likely because the otters are hungry and excited to eat. Whether rock juggling is beneficial or a random hobby is yet to be determined.

Astronauts on the ISS received a package of Nickelodeon's iconic green slime, which they used to play ping pong and slime each other to see how the goo behaves in microgravity.

The researchers found that the ultimate benefits of erecting dykes would outweigh the costs for a quarter of the UK coast under 16 inches of sea level rise.

It was discovered using the Mt Lemmon Survey in Arizona at almost the exact time it made its fly-by past Earth.

An underwater forest of massive hydrothermal vents has been mapped for the first time off the coast of Washington State. There are more than 500 spirals over eight miles of seabed.

A 'March Miracle' brought significant rainfall to southern California that birthed fields of orange poppies and NASA shared an image showing a sea of wildflowers as seen from space.

The insect, known by the scientific name Aedes aegypti as well as the common name 'yellow fever mosquito', currently only thrives in the world's hottest regions.

The cannibalistic animal in question is a species called Mnemiopsis leidyi, which is also known as the warty comb jelly. It regularly washes up on Baltic shores.

Any effective vaccine will take over a year to be developed and ready to be brought to bear on the coronavirus outbreak on a large scale, the UK-led team argued.

The image is the latest stunner to come back from Japan's Hayabusa2 mission, which previously landed two rovers on the asteroid in a world's first.

Pangolins - which lack a virus-sensing gene, meaning they can carry the virus without necessarily suffering - may hold the key to beating COVID-19, Austrian researchers said.

Scientists from the British Ecological Society found the fungal disease is far less severe in the isolated landscapes such as in hedgerows.

California-based Koniku partnered with Airbus on the project as the start-up specialises in neurotechnology.

As microplastics continue to fill the world's oceans and rivers, one mysterious yet resourceful insect is using the pollutants to build shelters for itself, though the shells aren't as strong as natural ones.

A study from the US found patients with a severe deficiency are twice as likely to experience major complications, including death.

It is a mosaic formed from three years' worth of 'lucky images' taken by the Gemini telescope in Hawaii and is one of the clearest photos of Jupiter ever taken from Earth.

The developers of a speech recognition bot assigned to analyze the public statements of politicians hit a major stumbling block when it tried to make sense of Donald Trump.

Survey asked individuals how they have adapted since shifting from the office to their home amid the coronavirus pandemic and one-third said they are more productive than when in the office.

Researchers discovered the tubby lizard near a Cocoa Beach pizza parlor in Florida with a record-breaking case of constipation - a glob of feces made up 80 percent of its body.

The 39-year-old former Northern Ireland midfielder moves from League One side Doncaster to succeed Nigel Adkins, who was unable to come to terms on a new deal with the Tigers.

Robert Snodgrass has signed a new contract that will keep him at West Ham until at least 2021. The club also have the option to extend his stay by a further 12 months.

Neil Lennon was in Wales last night to watch Partizan Belgrade's Strahinja Pavlovic. The Celtic boss cast an eye over the centre-back, as Partizan secured a 1-0 win over Connah's Quay Nomads.

Newcastle drew Leicester in the only all-Premier League tie in the EFL Cup second round. Nottingham Forest were handed a home tie against arch-rivals Derby.

Football fans will notice the familiar return of the classic winter ball this weekend, as the Premier League officially ticks over into winter season.

Following the furore of his casino visit after he was withdrawn from the England squad due to illness in October, James Maddison was playing to support a charity of his choice at Aspers Casino.

The 27-year-old was diagnosed with the early stages of the disease in August but has now completed successful treatment.

A look at the all-decade Premier League table, which includes the 37 sides to compete in the top flight across the last 10 seasons, has shown the stranglehold Manchester has had in recent years.

Conjecture surrounds Jarrod Bowen's future but he again provided Hull City with a touch of class that proved too good for another Championship defence.

League One Rotherham United had their hearts broken by Championship Hull City in the FA Cup third round, despite fighting valiantly after going down to 10 men.

Newcastle's chances of signing £15million Hull City striker Jarrod Bowen have been boosted by Steve Bruce's long-time associate Peter Chapman gaining a new key role in the player's future.

Inter Milan want to secure Christian Eriksen from Tottenham in time for next weekend's match with Cagliari. They need to increase their offer of £15m to convince Tottenham to sell.

JOE BERNSTEIN AT THE KCOM STADIUM: Michy Batshuayi scored his first goal in 14 matches as Chelsea squeezed into the FA Cup fifth round despite a late rally from mid-table Championship side Hull.

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP: Slaven Bilic's men have chosen the worst possible time to hit a bad run of form and are now down the second and winless in seven Championship matches.

As the hours tick down until Friday's deadline, clubs in the Premier League and beyond continue to scramble around for last-minute deals. Here's the moves that could still happen.

The club said in a statement they were 'deeply shocked and saddened' by news of the death of Blakeston, who 'made a huge impact on the lives of so many through his work'.

The young left-back faced an in-form Belgian as Steve Bruce's side visited Stamford Bridge with Chelsea firmly in the hunt for the Premier League title.

BLACK DOG: Those at No 10 are worried Northern, working-class Leavers backing Boris won't vote as they'll be in the pub on Friday nights spending their well-earned wages.

Numerous British Gas customers with prepayment meters claim they are struggling to top-up since the energy giant switched from Paypoint to Payzone terminals.

Ofgem has issued Gnergy with a notice of failure to comply with a final order over unpaid Renewables Obligation payments.

If one of your financial New Year's resolutions was to make this year as tax-efficient as possible, then it's the perfect time to apply it to your charitable giving plans.

Internet providers are ripping off up to five million customers with a shoddy snail's pace service - when they should be paying less for a faster broadband.