Hundreds of thousands of people lost limbs in the Haitian earthquake as many people suffered crush injuries or quickly spreading infections which made amputations necessary to save their lives.
Scientists say that a mysterious X-shaped object spotted by Nasa's Hubble Space Telescope may have been created by the collision of two asteroids.
The rocks involved in the crash could be siblings of the asteroid believed to have wiped out the dinosaurs millions of years ago, they added.
Images of the comet-like object, designated P/2010 A2, were captured last week showing trails of dust and debris. It was spotted in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, around 90 million miles from Earth.
US scientists may be edging closer to their dream of creating a self-sustaining nuclear fusion reaction which could revolutionise the way we source energy.
Fusion, the combining of similarly-charged atomic nuclei to form a heavier particle, is the process that powers stars. It releases enormous amounts of energy and can trigger a chain reaction among more nuclei resulting in a sustained fusion that promises unlimited amounts of clean power.
But sustained nuclear fusion requires pressures and temperatures higher than the Sun's core, of around 100 million centigrade.
Around 900 people dressed as "Vikings" took to the streets of Lerwick to celebrate the Up Helly Aa - Britain's biggest fire festival.
Last Tuesday "guizers" wearing winged helmets, sheepskins and carrying axes and shields, marched through the town's streets celebrating Shetland's Norse heritage.
Recreating the town's past, Vikings took part in a torch-lit procession and dragged a Viking longship along the streets before setting it on fire.
UPDATE - February 3, 2010:
No one ever said Captain Phil Harris wasn't tough. Today, dad showed some good signs of improvement, squeezing our hands and even summoning his trademark Captain's bluntness by telling the doctors and nurses, "Don't f*ck up." We are encouraged but still very cautious. It is a long road ahead, but its made more bearable and comforting knowing your thoughts and prayers are with us. We are strong because of you -- our fans. Thanks and we will continue to update you as best we can going forward.
February 1, 2010:
Josh and Jake Harris thank everyone for their heartfelt thought and prayers. The Deadliest Catch community has always been more like family than just fans, and Discovery Channel joins the Harris boys in thanking everyone for their wishes of support. Captain Phil is resting comfortably and is in the care of excellent doctors and nurses. We will update everyone on his progress as best we can.Continue reading "Deadliest Catch's Phil Harris Suffers Stroke"
Almost 5,200 competitors have braved the bitter cold to prove themselves on an eight-mile obstacle course challenge.
The 24th annual Tough Guy event at Perton, Staffordshire saw 4,600 participants - many dressed in superhero costumes - clear the contest touted as the world's "most dangerous taste of mental and physical pain".
Around 600 gave up before the finish, giving in to freezing temperatures and perilous conditions.
A 38-year-old lawyer said he was "over the moon" when he completed the notorious Dakar Rally, even after cracking his ribs in an accident.
Paul Carlyle, from South Lanarkshire and who now lives in Leith, Edinburgh, is only the second Scot ever to finish the world's toughest endurance race on a motorbike.
The biking enthusiast, who relinquished his day job for a month to take part in the rally in South America, explained how his dreams almost came to an end 11 days into the race when he crashed.
A 47-year-old stuntman will break the speed of sound if his dream attempt to smash a world parachute jump record becomes reality.
Briton Steve Truglia has appealed for sponsors to help him realise his dream of leaping from the edge of space to break a 50-year-old record for the highest parachute jump.
Only days ago, Austrian extreme sportsman, Felix Baumgartner, announced his own attempt supported by Red Bull to break the record.
Hundreds of Royal Marines are being trained in Norway to build up endurance against temperatures of nearly minus 30C in preparation for war in Afghanistan.
Members of 3 Commando Brigade have been battling extreme weather conditions to learn how to survive in the treacherous conditions.
In up to six feet of snow, marines are being trained in skiing, making shelters and using weapons during their 10-week programme headed by 45 Commando based in Arbroath, Angus.
Nearly 2,000 tourists on their way to visit Peru's ancient ruins have been left stranded after heavy rains and mudslides blocked the train route to the site.
They were heading to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu above the Urubamba Valley when the train service was suspended following the mudslides.
Tourists can get to the ruins only by rail, which connects Machu Picchu with the city of Cuzco.
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