The heat wave sweeping Europe is a direct consequence of the warming of the earth's atmosphere, experts say. "We are observing and suffering the first effects of global warming," Hervé Le Treut, me...

A company that blasted the first space tourists into orbit is offering future clients the chance to do a space walk. Space Adventures say the optional excursion will cost $15m (£8m) on top of the $...

Researchers say they have created a new training technique which can help hard drinkers ignore alcohol. The computer programme at the University of Wales, Bangor, helps excessive drinkers become le...

A mass of jellyfish forced a Japanese nuclear power plant to slow part of its output this week after the slimy creatures blocked up the plant's seawater cooling system. "It's the first time we have...

A fish caught in Lubbock, Texas, with teeth that look like they belong to a human has baffled wildlife officials in the area, according to a report. Fisherman Scott Curry reeled in the 20-pound fish o...

US Airways wants to make the most out of a nauseating situation. The ads are just the latest initiative the company has used to squeeze out a bigger profit. Talk About It: Post Thoughts ...

A microphone picked up an unaware President Bush saying on Monday Syria should press Hezbollah to "stop doing this s**t" and that his secretary of state may go to the Middle East soon. Bush was tal...

Some people have no sense at all. According to Reuters, a 20-year-old guy was arrested in Amsterdam for hitching a ride—by hanging off the back of the car, flying along on his inline-skates. A...

Most female students worldwide know nothing about the lifestyle habits that can influence breast cancer risk, research shows. A study of more than 10,000 female students from 23 countries found the...

Little Jacqueline Castillo woke up early Saturday morning to a blood-covered stranger hovering over her bed. Instead of being scared, she said she was mad. ...