“This is not just a unique discovery, it is a historical event, one of those that changes the course of history.” MiBAC/FacebookThe jug in which the coins were found. At a press conference to announce the discovery, Bonisoli described it…
Discovered by historian Mike Hume and dated October 1906 – just two months before the Theatre Royal opened – the hidden message includes a list of the names of people involved in the construction of the historic building. Mike HumeThe…
The results of DNA analysis have changed researchers’ understanding of the migration routes of ancient populations. Sikora et al. Scientists have discovered human baby teeth in Siberia that contain the oldest genetic material ever extracted from the country. Recent astonishing…
Stand Up For Science rallies took place across the United States on March 7. (Photo: Nicoletta Lanez) Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, a number of initiatives aimed at cutting federal funding for science and restricting…
(Image credit: National Geographic) If you’re looking to introduce your little explorers to minerals and crystals, this hobby kit from National Geographic is a great place to start. The best science kits for kids are a great way to connect…
Interest in conspiracy theories has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image credit: Guy Smallman/Author via Getty Images) Debunking conspiracy theories with counter-arguments often proves ineffective, but a new scientific review suggests there may be alternative approaches that can effectively…
A modern take on the famous hoax photograph of the Loch Ness Monster, taken in 1934. (Image credit: Matt84 via Getty Images) Hundreds of monster hunters are gathering at Loch Ness this weekend for what organisers say will be the…
Scientists have begun studying the mummy of a creepy “mermaid” that was brought to the United States from Japan in 1906. Early scan results suggest that the mysterious and sinister-looking mermaid mummy brought to the US more than a century…
A supposed yeti footprint in the snow in Bhutan. (Photo courtesy of Sonam Penjore) The search for the Yeti, which ended last month, yielded only one strand of horse hair, BBC Radio 4’s Himalayan search programme reported. Andrew Benfield, a…
An image of a woman watching dancing ghosts. (Photo by Ralph Nau via Getty Images) You may know someone who tells you a fascinating ghost story. You may even think you’ve had a ghost encounter yourself. However, given the lack…
An image illustrating the flat Earth theory, which is a popular conspiracy theory that became famous in the 1950s with the formation of the Flat Earth Society. (Image courtesy of Getty Images) From suggestions that Kennedy’s assassination was an “inside…
(Image credit: Future) Video games may have become the primary way to connect with friends, but they lose the intimacy that comes from gathering around a table and planning with (or against) your friends to achieve victory—something the best board…