Largest vessel sets record after lifting platform

The largest vessel on the planet has successfully carried out the world's biggest lift at sea, plucking a 24,000-tonne oil rig platform from the North Sea.

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'Malicious actors used Facebook' during US election

Facebook has said its data "does not contradict" the US Director of National Intelligence's conclusion that Russia was behind efforts to interfere with the US election.

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China and Europe in talks about moon base

The European Space Agency and China are discussing a potential collaboration for a human base on the moon.

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Brain age can predict early death, study finds

Neuroscientists say they can predict whether or not someone will die young simply by scanning their brains.

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Cassini spacecraft dives between Saturn's rings

The Cassini spacecraft has become the first to fly into the gap between Saturn and its famous rings - a feat scientists say is a "dangerous moment".

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Twitter shares soar on stronger user growth

Twitter shares have opened 10% up after its latest results beat expectations - highlighting its strongest user growth for more than a year.

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Uber plans to launch flying taxis by 2020

Taxi-hailing app Uber has announced plans to introduce a flying taxi service in just three year's time.

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