Apple has patented a design for bone conduction headphones that send vibrations through a user’s skull. The patent, filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office, features concept drawings for headphones that strap around the back of the head. Bone conduction is the transfer of sound to the inner ear through the bones of the … Read more
Most young siblings spend their summer holidays building dens together, or imaginary castles out of cardboard boxes. But playtime for Paul Walters and his sister Vicky, from Essex, was somewhat more dangerous – usually landing them in hospital. Those of a faint disposition may want to stop reading now. They’d often be found attempting to pull … Read more
Fears ‘big cat’ is stalking Cotswolds village after sheep’s carcass is found stripped to the bone Carcass of an ewe was found near South Cerney, Gloucestershire last Saturday Remains discovered by dog walker who called sheep farmer Francis Freeth Police are now investigating reports of ‘black panther’ sightings in Cotswolds By Jack Wright For Mailonline Published: … Read more
‘Black panther’ stalks terrified Cotswolds village where sheep’s carcass is found stripped to the bone Carcass of an ewe was found near South Cerney, Gloucestershire last Saturday Remains discovered by dog walker who called sheep farmer Francis Freeth Police are now investigating reports of ‘black panther’ sightings in Cotswolds By Jack Wright For Mailonline Published: 13:10 … Read more
Scientists have discovered evidence of the oldest use of bows and arrows by prehistoric humans outside of Africa, in a cave in Sri Lanka. Fragments of arrowheads, made from the bone of boar, deer, primates and other creatures, were used to hunt tree-dwelling animals at least 45,000 years ago. The preserved shards, found in the … Read more
People with diabetes are up to four times more likely to break a bone — and the risk increases over time for Type 2 patients, review finds Researchers conducted a review of patients with who had hip or limb fractures They found that type 1 diabetics are the most likely to present with a broken … Read more
People with diabetes are up to four times more likely to break a bone — and the risk increases over time for Type 2 patients, review finds Researchers conducted a review of patients with who had hip or limb fractures They found that type 1 diabetics are the most likely to present with a broken … Read more
A tiny 13,300-year-old bone carving of bird unearthed at a rubbish tip has been hailed as ‘China’s oldest work of art’ by an international team of scientists. The small bird carving, recovered from Lingjing, in Henan, China, is the oldest instance of East Asian three-dimensional art ever discovered. The ‘exceptionally preserved’ statuette, made of bone … Read more
Tiny bone discovered in the hearts of chimpanzees may be a sign of heart disease — and could even be present in some humans too Researchers from Nottingham found the bone in micro-CT scan of chimp hearts The exact purpose of the ‘os cordis’ is unclear, but it may be a product of disease It was … Read more
Ancient skeletons, found in a remarkably well-preserved state in Central American rock shelters, hold clues to the origins of maize as a staple of the human diet. The remains were found in the Maya Mountains of Belize and were buried at various points in the past 10,000 years, according to University of Exeter team. Researchers measured … Read more