A prehistoric jawbone unearthed in Israel's Misliya Cave is believed to date back up to 200,000 years.
Scientists have radiocarbon dated a small fragment of bone that may have belonged to Saint Nicholas.
Special humanoid robots could soon be used to help grow replacement skin, bones and organs for patients.
The remains of what some people believe to be a genuine mermaid can be found at Ryuguji temple.
Scientists have found a way to identify the DNA of our ancestors from prehistoric bone dust samples.
The unprecedented 99 million-year-old specimen contains preserved bones, soft tissues and feathers.
The bones of a castaway found on a Pacific island in the 1940s could be those of the famed aviator.
Scientists have found signs of bone cancer in the fossil remains of an early South African hominin.
A 50,000-year-old sewing needle made from bone has been discovered during a dig at a cave in Siberia.
The impressive woolly mammoth bones were discovered quite unexpectedly by two local farmers.
A treasure trove of bones has been found inside a hidden chamber within a cave near Johannesburg.
The blood of the young possesses special healing properties that disappear as we get older.
Our species developed more fragile bones when our ancestors switched from hunting to agriculture.
Archaeologists excavating the ancient tomb near Amphipolis have discovered the remains of a skeleton.
Scientists have revealed new details about our prehistoric ancestors thanks to a fossil thighbone.
Eagle-eyed Internet users have spotted an alleged 'thigh bone' in images taken by NASA's Curiosity rover.
The key to explaining why some dinosaurs were so big may lie in the structure of their bones and joints.
Scientists have discovered signs of bone cancer in the 120,000-year-old remains of a Neanderthal.
Scientists now believe that they may have got the backbones of some early animals back-to-front.
Workers have uncovered a significant number of bones belonging to several Ice Age animal species.