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New research reveals political changes wrought by the 'Black Death'
From 1347 to 1351, Europe was in the grip of a pandemic, later known as the "Black Death," that killed millions, leaving doctors struggling to understand its origins and cities...
Night owls have more grey matter in their brains than early birds
Being a late-riser suggests you could have more grey matter in your brain, a study from Brunel University London has shown.
Kissing bugs also find suitable climatic conditions in Europe
An infection with Chagas disease is only possible in Latin America since the insect species that spread the disease only occurs there. Scientists at Goethe University and the Senckenberg Society...
Sun Belt cities comprise nearly half of U.S. population growth
The Sun Belt's large metro areas are growing much faster than those elsewhere in the United States, and they are adding more young and old residents than the rest of...
Study shows contagions could be catalysts for mass migration
Could the COVID-19 pandemic spell the end of globalisation and migration?
Pelosi renews call to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Hill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has renewed her call to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Hill amid nationwide unrest following the police-involved killing of George Floyd.
Thai elephants' mass migration to village brings new stress
A thousand elephants threatened by starvation have journeyed through the hills of northern Thailand, making a slow migration home from tourist sites forced shut by the pandemic.
Multi-compartment, bento-style boxes for an ideal packed lunch
For a meal presentation that looks as good as it tastes. (Amazon/)When you’re throwing together last night’s leftovers, it’s tempting to nestle a rice dish next to some lightly dressed greens and call...
Carolina Panthers remove statue of former owner Jerry Richardson
The Carolina Panthers have removed the statue of former owner Jerry Richardson from outside of the team's Bank of America Stadium "in the interest of public safety."
Dozens killed in Boko Haram attack on Nigerian village
At least 80 people were killed and others were kidnapped when suspected Boko Haram militants attacked a village in Nigeria.
Astronomers discover how long-lived Peter Pan discs evolve
New research from scientists at Queen Mary University of London has revealed how long-lived Peter Pan discs form, which could provide new insights into how planets arise.
Archaeologists may have uncovered London's earliest theater
Archaeologists claim to have unearthed the oldest theater in London.
Man wins $212,757 lottery jackpot using numbers from old scratch-off
A North Carolina man who won a $212,757 lottery jackpot said his numbers came from an unusual source -- an old scratch-off lottery ticket.
Extinct camelids reveal insights about North America's ancient savannas
A new study looking at extinct camelids -- ancestors of today's camels and llamas -- tells the story of North America's ancient savannas and highlights how past climatic and environmental...
Ancient bird figurine recovered from refuse heap the oldest instance of East Asian 3D art
A small bird carving - -the oldest instance of East Asian three-dimensional art ever discovered -- is described in a new study.
13,500-year-old bird figurine is oldest evidence of East Asian 3D art
Archaeologists have recovered a 13,500-year-old bird figurine from a heap of ancient sediment removed during a 1958 well-digging operation.
Tiny 13,500-year-old bird statuette shows origins of Chinese art
A tiny statuette of a bird carved from burnt bone about 13,500 years ago reveals the origins of Chinese art, embodying a style different from prehistoric three-dimensional artwork by people...
Jill Lepore launches a podcast on history and truth
Sifting through mountains of dusty records to piece together stories is what historian and author Jill Lepore, Harvard’s David Woods Kemper ’41 Professor of American History, does for a living. In her new podcast,...
Watch: Man tears T-shirts for Guinness record on 'America's Got Talent'
A man with more than 150 Guinness World Records titles took his efforts to America's Got Talent, where he broke a record for tearing T-shirts.
Ancient bird figurine recovered from refuse heap the oldest instance of East Asian 3-D art
A small bird carving—the oldest instance of East Asian three-dimensional art ever discovered—is described in a study published June 10, 2020 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Zhanyang Li...
'Stranger Things,' 'Watchmen' among Peabody Award winners
Netflix's "Stranger Things," HBO's "Watchmen" and more were among this year's Peabody Award winners.
Extinct camelids reveal insights about North America's ancient savannas
A new study looking at extinct camelids—ancestors of today's camels and llamas—tells the story of North America's ancient savannas and highlights how past climatic and environmental conditions influenced the composition...
Can my fan or air conditioner spread coronavirus? Your COVID-19 questions answered
Here are some of the answers to the questions on COVID-19 you asked us this week.
Archaeologist sinks teeth into understanding cultural identity, interactions in ancient Nile River Valley
Like a fingerprint, teeth are unique to each individual. Dental records are useful in identifying human remains, but what can tooth enamel tell us about an individual – or an...
Who owns the bones? Human fossils shouldn't just belong to whoever digs them up
All humans alive today can claim a common ancestral link to some hominin. Hominins include modern humans, extinct human species, and all our immediate ancestors.
Archaeologist sinks teeth into understanding cultural identity, interactions in ancient Nile River Valley
Like a fingerprint, teeth are unique to each individual. Dental records are useful in identifying human remains, but what can tooth enamel tell us about an individual—or an entire civilization—of...
Archaeologists may have discovered London's earliest playhouse
The elusive remains of what is thought to be the earliest Elizabethan playhouse, known as the Red Lion, were discovered by Archaeology South-East, part of UCL's Institute of Archaeology. The...
Red Lion: Archaeologists 'find London's earliest theatre'
The Red Lion is thought to be the first purpose-built theatre created in the Elizabethan era.