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It’s no secret that sauropods had really long necks, but now paleontologists claim to have identified the species that takes the crown. According to the team, Mamenchisaurus has the longest neck of any known animal ever, measuring 50 ft (over 15 m).

The universe likes to play coy about its age, but we have a pretty good idea of the range. Now, a series of new studies has investigated the question using different methods, and have reached different answers, separated by more than a billion years.

Astronomers have studied the ringing tones of a newly-created black hole for the first time, proving Einstein right once again.

Back in January, a Johns Hopkins University study was released claiming that two-thirds of cancers are down to random mutations. Now, a research team is refuting that claim, carrying out a four part investigation that counters the argument.

New research suggests that sleeping on your side, as opposed to your back or stomach, could help cut the chances of developing some neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Scientists have synthesized "forbidden" exotic new materials out of ordinary table salt. The research is expected to spark a new chapter in chemistry and lead to the discovery of completely new chemical compounds with unusual properties that also have practical applications.

Researchers from New York's Stony Brook University have developed a device capable of harvesting energy from train-induced rail track vibrations to power signal lights, structural monitoring systems or even track switches.

SBU's new Reality Deck boasts 416 high resolution screens that provide a total resolution of 1.5 billion pixels, making it what SBU says is the largest resolution immersive display ever built driven by a graphic supercomputer.