300ft mineshaft opens up in Cornwall garden

The deadly drop opened up in the back garden of an unoccupied bungalow while it was being surveyed.
Estimated to be at least 300ft deep, the huge hole was once part of an 18th century tin mine and opened up unexpectedly while surveyors were checking the property for ground stability.

Mystery of the Tully Monster has been solved

This outlandish prehistoric creature had left scientists scratching their heads for over 50 years.
Known as the Tully Monster after collector Francis Tully who originally discovered its remains back in 1958, this peculiar prehistoric denizen, which lived 307 million years ago in a coastal estuary in what is now northeastern Illinois, has remained notoriously difficult to classify for over five decades.

Huge flying eyeball heralds new era of drones

A new type of aerial vehicle is capable of flying at low altitudes without any risk of damage or injury.
Known as Skye, the new drone, which has been developed by engineers at Aerotain, combines a large helium-filled balloon with the capabilities of a conventional aerial drone to create a safe and maneuverable platform that companies can use to promote their brand.

How quickly can a vampire drink your blood ?

Physics students have calculated just how long it would take for a vampire to drain your body of blood.

It might be near to the top of the list of unlikely ways to die, but if by some peculiar twist of fate you did end up at the receiving end of Dracula's fangs, how long would you last ?