Four relatives of the bat species thought to be the original source of the novel coronavirus have been found in Africa. The previously undiscovered animals are considered to be ‘sister’ species to the horseshoe bat, which is widely believed to be the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus which has caused the COVID-19 pandemic. Bats act … Read more
The site of a famed battle between Hannibal and a 100,000-strong hoard of angry Spanish tribesmen has been discovered by archaeologists. It is thought the great clash may have occurred on the banks of the Tagus river between Driebes and Illana in Guadalajara in 220 BC, according to new research. Academics claim the battle happened … Read more
Four tourists including an American are discovered hiding in a cave in India where they have been for a MONTH after running out of money during coronavirus lockdown Tourists in India are discovered living in a cave after running out of money Some police officers in Rishikesh, northern India are ‘making tourists write lines’ The country … Read more
Four tourists including an American are discovered hiding in a cave in India where they have been for a MONTH after running out of money during coronavirus lockdown Tourists in India are discovered living in a cave after running out of money Some police officers in Rishikesh, northern India are ‘making tourists write lines’ The country … Read more
Italian researcher shows off early prototypes of the original Apple Watch purchased from an e-waste facility, showing new insight into the secretive company’s design process Giulio Zompetti has acquired prototypes of the first Apple Watch He says he acquired the devices from an e-waste company The prototypes show Apple experimenting with the heart rate sensor … Read more
Police step up bid to extradite ‘killer’ of retired midwife, 71, who was found battered in her conservatory – after suspect fled to Sweden and arrested Body of Wendy Morse found in her Knypersley, Staffordshire home on March 22 An inquest heard the 71-year-old suffered a ‘severe blunt trauma head injury’ Police have European Arrest Warrant … Read more
A massive supernova discovered ‘in the middle of nowhere’ is twice as bright as anything previously found in the universe, according to astronomers. Dying stars are found every night but most are in vast galaxies – while this one appeared to stand alone, according to a team from the University of Birmingham. Astronomers believe the explosion … Read more
Paintings have been discovered inside the coffin of an Egyptian mummy after she was lifted out of it for the first time in more than 100 years. Scottish conservators made the discovery during work to conserve Ta-Kr-Hb – pronounced ‘takerheb’ – believed to be a priestess or princess from Thebes. The mummy, which is nearly 3,000 … Read more
Paintings have been discovered inside the coffin of an Egyptian mummy after she was lifted out of it for the first time in more than 100 years. Scottish conservators made the discovery during work to conserve Ta-Kr-Hb – pronounced ‘takerheb’ – believed to be a priestess or princess from Thebes. The mummy, which is nearly 3,000 … Read more
A pair of fornicating flies that became frozen in amber 41 million years ago are among the oldest fossilised mating animals ever to be discovered. The frisky insects appear to have been in the very throes of passion when they got trapped in gluey tree resin and preserved — unparted, even in death. Over time, … Read more