Tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose II Discovered Near Luxor
A tomb discovered in Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud in 2022 has been identified as the original burial site of Pharaoh Thutmose II, whose reign ended with his death in 1479 BC.
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'Death germs' can reveal when frozen body died, forensic experts explain
Extreme weather conditions can complicate scene recovery. (Image credit: Nick_Thompson via Getty Images) What happens to a dead body in extreme cold? Does it decompose? How do these conditions affect forensic scientists' understanding of a person's time of death? Determining…
US Space Force's Secret X-37B Spaceplane Has Been in Orbit for More Than a Year
An artist's rendering of the X-37B performing an atmospheric braking maneuver using the Earth's atmospheric drag. (Image courtesy of Boeing Space) The U.S. Space Force's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-7) has been flying undetected for more than a year. The…
UK nuclear fusion reactor sets new world energy production record
Inside the JET tokamak, with a superimposed image of the hot plasma (red). (Image courtesy of UKAEA, courtesy of EUROfusion) A nuclear reactor in the UK has just set a new record for nuclear fusion. At a press conference today…
The 'Sexy' Pterosaur Tail Was Meant To Be A Flyer's Nightmare. How Did It Work?
An illustration of an early pterosaur using its tail feathers to fly. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Natalia Yagelskaya) A new study has found that early pterosaurs began flying during the dinosaur era using a sail-like tension system. Early pterosaurs—informally known…
Childhood Autism Diagnosis Rates Reach Record High, CDC Report Says
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is higher among Asian, Black, and Hispanic children compared to white children, who have historically had better opportunities to receive diagnostic services. Rates of ASD in the United States have reached a record…