First Iron Age TB victim in Britain ‘brought disease from Europe’

Britain’s earliest known case of tuberculosis exists in a man who died in his mid-30s around 2,200 years ago and fresh analysis has revealed more about his life. The so-called Tarrant Hinton Man was first discovered during excavations in Dorset that started in 1967 and lasted for 18 years. DNA studies in 2002 confirmed his … Read more

Joe Jonas transforms into Iron Man for Halloween as he takes Willa for stroll

Joe Jonas transforms into Iron Man for Halloween as he takes baby Willa, three months, out in her stroller By Sameer Suri For Dailymail.com Published: 01:05 GMT, 1 November 2020 | Updated: 01:05 GMT, 1 November 2020 Joe Jonas was glimpsed this Saturday taking his three-month-old daughter Willa out for a spin in her stroller … Read more

Archaeology: Oldest-known case of ‘stone bone disease’ discovered in Iron Age remains from Albania 

Osteopetrosis is a bone disease that makes bones abnormally dense and prone to breakage.  Researchers have described several major types of osteopetrosis, which are usually distinguished by their pattern of inheritance: autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked.  The different types of the disorder can also be distinguished by the severity of their signs and symptoms. … Read more

Archaeology: Oldest-known case of ‘stone bone disease’ discovered in Iron Age remains from Albania 

Osteopetrosis is a bone disease that makes bones abnormally dense and prone to breakage.  Researchers have described several major types of osteopetrosis, which are usually distinguished by their pattern of inheritance: autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked.  The different types of the disorder can also be distinguished by the severity of their signs and symptoms. … Read more

‘Real life Iron Man’ demonstrates potential emergency rescue use for jet suits

A ‘real life Iron Man’ has demonstrated how Air Ambulance medics could find and treat stranded ramblers in just minutes using a jet pack. The rocket-powered suit, worn by inventor Richard Browning, could form part of the emergency response unit in the Lake District, according to ambulance chiefs. As part of a test run, it … Read more

‘Real life Iron Man’ demonstrates potential emergency rescue use for jet suits

Amazing footage shows a ‘real life Iron Man’ demonstrate how air ambulance medics could rescue stranded ramblers in just minutes using a jet pack. The rocket powered suit, worn by inventor Richard Browning, could form part of the emergency response unit in the Lake District, according to ambulance chiefs. As part of a test run, … Read more

DAN HODGES: Why Dishy Rishi is turning into Ruthless Rishi, the Iron Chancellor

Dishy Rishi is about to be put on furlough. ‘People have lost perspective,’ an ally of the Chancellor tells me.  ‘We’ve spent £350billion protecting the economy, but we’ve now reached the point where this isn’t even registering. ‘Someone said to him last week, ‘Why aren’t you doing anything for the theatre?’ We’ve given the theatres … Read more

DAN HODGES: Why Dishy Rishi is turning into Ruthless Rishi, the Iron Chancellor

Dishy Rishi is about to be put on furlough. ‘People have lost perspective,’ an ally of the Chancellor tells me.  ‘We’ve spent £350billion protecting the economy, but we’ve now reached the point where this isn’t even registering. ‘Someone said to him last week, ‘Why aren’t you doing anything for the theatre?’ We’ve given the theatres … Read more

Iron Age wine press unearthed in Lebanon

Archaeologists have uncovered the first Iron Age wine press in Lebanon, dating from the 7th century BC.   Excavations at the ancient settlement of Tell el-Burak near the city of Sidon uncovered the well-preserved press, which was constructed from plaster made by mixing lime and recycled ceramics.  Wine makers would have stomped the grapes in the … Read more

Iron on the Moon is RUSTING due to oxygen blown in on solar winds from Earth

Rusting iron has been found on the Moon and it was likely the result of oxygen being carried to the lunar surface from Earth by solar winds, a new study discovered. The oxidised iron mineral hematite – a form of rusted iron – was discovered at high latitudes on the Moon by planetary scientists from … Read more