A “pink moon” is on its way – and skywatchers in the U.S. should have a great chance to see the sight. The fourth full moon of the year and […]
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Mystery material used to make medieval book covers finally revealed
Strange “hairy” covers of books in medieval Europe were made from seal skin obtained from Viking descendants, a new study has found. It is rare to find medieval manuscripts in […]
Pets make better social media influencers than people, study confirms
Social media accounts of pets showcasing products could have an edge over their human counterparts when it comes to trustworthiness, a new study confirms. The word “petfluencer” is used to […]
Titanic’s first ever 3D scan reveals details of doomed ship’s final hours
A full-sized digital scan of the Titanic has revealed further insight into the doomed ship’s final moments and confirmed eyewitness accounts that engineers worked until the end to keep the […]
Scientists want a new mission to hunt for life beyond Earth
Scientists want a new mission to hunt for life beyond Earth and the solar system. The Swiss university ETH Zurich’s international Large Interferometer for Exoplanets mission would send telescopes to […]
Remains of three children found at ancient sacrifice altar hidden in jungle
A Teotihuacan altar, which archaeologists believe was used for sacrifices, has been unearthed in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the centre of Mayan civilisation, shedding new light on the interactions […]
Having a cat or dog ‘is as good for your wellbeing as having a husband or wife’
Coming through the door from a hard day’s work to be greeted by the irrepressible joy of a dog bounding towards you, like they haven’t seen you in years, can […]
Scientists identify most bitter substance ever known
Food scientists have discovered a mushroom chemical they say is the most bitter substance known thus far, a finding that sheds light on how the tongue helps us perceive taste. […]
Scientists announce dire wolf has been brought back from extinction
The dire wolf has been brought back from extinction after more than 10,000 years, a U.S. biotech start-up has announced. On Monday, Colossal Biosciences, based in Texas, said its researchers […]
The month you are born influences how your body stores fat, study finds
People conceived during colder months may end up with a lower body mass index and less fat around internal organs than those conceived in warmer seasons, a new study has […]