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The archaeology of Christianity
While those believers take the stories of Jesus as told in the New Testament on faith, archaeologists have scoured the Holy Land and beyond in search of clues about the...
Hyena Laughter Is Serious Business
Spotted hyenas grunt and growl. But you know what they're famous for. [Hyena sounds.] So what's all the laughing about?
New "Roadrunner" Dinosaur Found in China
Look out, Wile E. Coyote: A newfound fossil unearthed in China belonged to one of the fastest dinosaurs ever to roam the Earth.
Cuckoo wins arms race
New research has found an unusual one-sided arms race between a cuckoo and the bird species it preys on.
Ancient snakes living on Madagascar
'Blindsnakes are not very pretty, are rarely noticed, and are often mistaken for earthworms,' admits Blair Hedges, professor of biology at Penn State University. 'Nonetheless, they tell a very interesting...
Researchers harness the power of plants to fight haemophilia
Haemophilia, a disease linked with legends of European monarchs, frail heirs and one flamboyant charlatan called Rasputin, still afflicts many people today...
DNA found in fossil eggs
Scientists have uncovered various species of ancient bird DNA in fossilised egg-shells.
Ocean plateaus lifted Rockies
Geologists have solved a long standing riddle about how the Canadian Rocky Mountains were formed.
ScienceShot: Unlocking the Secrets of Pictish Stones
Researchers attempt to decipher strange symbols in Iron Age rocks
Notes and queries: Which came first, orange the colour or orange the fruit? When Blur were better than Oasis
Which came first, orange the colour or orange the fruit? Why you couldn't ambush the 9th Legion at night; When Blur were better than OasisIs an orange called an orange because it's...
Mystery behind great civilization's ruin revealed
Climate change might have helped bring about the fall of the ancient Khmer civilization in Angkor, Cambodia, nearly 600 years ago, new research suggests Cambodia -...
Missing link discovered in cattleman's shed
(PhysOrg.com) -- The long-lost works of one of Australia's leading early anthropologists have been discovered in the shed of a northern New South Wales cattleman.
The Hall Of Human Origins
What does it mean to be human? In the six million years or so since our ancestors first stood upright, we still don't have the perfect answer. In an effort...
UK scientists to unearth Ice Age secrets from preserved tree rings
(PhysOrg.com) -- Oxford University is involved in a research project to unearth 30,000 year old climate records, before they are lost forever. The rings of preserved kauri trees, hidden in...
Mysterious Lead Coffin Found Near Rome
Archaeologists are examining a 1,000 pound lead coffin found near Rome to find out who or what is buried inside.
Nabucco 'serious contender,' RWE says
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 30 (UPI) -- The Nabucco gas pipeline for Europe is the only "serious contender" for diverse transit routes for Caspian producers, an RWE executive said.
Nero's Golden Palace Crumbling in Rome
Part of Gold and Fresco Covered Ceiling in 1st Century A.D. Emperor's Palace Succumbs to Structural Failure
Seldom-seen mummies star in ‘Silk Road’ show
Mystery, dazzle and awe unite the mummies of a man, woman and child who were found in China's Tarim Basin at different times in different places for an exhibition so...
An Avalanche of Asteroids
Imagine you're a Brontosaurus with your face in a prehistoric tree top, munching on fresh leaves. Your relatives have ruled planet Earth for more than 150 million years. Huge and...
Egyptian tomb’s door to afterlife discovered
Archaeologists have unearthed a 3,500-year-old door to the afterlife from the tomb of a high-ranking Egyptian official near Karnak temple in Luxor, the Egyptian antiquities authority said Monday. ...
Lead "Burrito" Sarcophagus Found Near Rome
The 1,700-year-old lead sarcophagus found in an abandoned city could contain a gladiator or a Christian dignitary, archaeologists say.
Earth's biggest tree rings tell fiery tales
Fifty-two giant fallen giant sequoias reveal a 3,000-year-old history of fire and drought after giant chainsaws expose their rings. Earth - Sequoia - General Sherman -...
Exotic plant takes over dunes of Southern Spain
Introduced more than 40 years ago, Galenia pubescens, an exotic plant from South Africa is found in great numbers in altered coastal environments in the south of Spain. Since its...
Clues to long-lost pharoah's tomb found
The missing pyramid of an obscure pharaoh that ruled Egypt some 4,300 years ago could lie at the intersection of a series of invisible lines in South Saqqara, according to...
How marine mussels grip rocks: Iron atoms convey mussel fibers with a robust but stretchy covering
Researchers believe they have uncovered the basis how marine mussels use the byssus, a bundle of tough and extensible fibers, to fasten securely to wave-swept rocky coastlines. According to their...
REF refined
Extensive consultation leads to changes to the proposed Research Excellence Framework, but questions over impact assessment remain
University of Guam professors publish article in International Journal of Intercultural Relations
Unique in its location and history, the island of Guam is a rich blend of cultures and customs. The largest island in Micronesia, Guam is home to the indigenous Chamorro...
Signature switches ESA lab from Netherlands to Spain
With a flourish of pens, a key ESA lab has officially gained a new home. Last Thursday saw the signing of an agreement to relocate the Agency’s High-Power Radio Frequency...