An illustration of a planet that is breaking apart while orbiting a giant star. (Photo credit: Jose-Luis Olivares, MIT) Researchers have found a planet that is actually breaking apart as it orbits its star. About 140 light-years from Earth in…
Valerie managed to survive in harsh conditions for more than a year (Photo: Kangala Wildlife Rescue) Sausage dog found 'in good health' despite spending 529 days alone in Australian bush Valerie's story has shocked Australian society since she went missing…
British law requires citizens to report any 'hoard' of metal artefacts that are more than 300 years old. This pair of metal detectors failed to comply. British Museum/PAOne of 300
While preparing to build a housing complex in Stuttgart, archaeologists stumbled upon an ancient horse cemetery that was used by a Roman cavalry unit stationed nearby in the 2nd century AD. ancient Rome ./p h2>Ancient Roman horse cemetery discovered in…
The Mirror's Matthew Young, who attended the Pope's funeral this morning, reports from St Peter's Square, where an estimated 250,000 people turned out to pay their respects to the pontiff. At 5:30 a.m., nuns were moving through the darkness, tired…
The aftermath of floods often leaves people without access to clean water, forcing them to use contaminated water for everyday tasks and cooking, greatly increasing the likelihood of food-borne illness. (Image credit: AFP via Getty Images) Global warming has made…