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In 2009, one frisky bird put a spotlight on his extremely endangered species when he mounted a zoologist’s head and proceeded to show the world his best mating skills. Now, in another bold move, four of his flock are returning to New Zealand's mainland.

What makes Big Ben's bong so special? Researchers from the University of Leicester have attempted to find out by using laser beams for the first time to precisely map how the bell generates sound.

Science Museum's new permanent exhibit, "Information Age: Six Networks That Changed Our World" was recently opened by Queen Elizabeth II when she sent the first tweet by a British monarch.

In 2010, Darek Fidyka was paralyzed from the chest down as a result of a knife attack that left an 8 mm gap in his spinal column. Now surgeons have given Fidyka the ability to walk again thanks to a new procedure using transplanted cells from his olfactory bulbs.