The skeletal remains of a Roman-era couple reveal the pair has been holding hands for 1,500 years. Italian archaeologists say…
Month: October 2011
UK government launches tree biosecurity plan
The UK government has said that it will invest £7m to tackle tree diseases, amid fears that millions of trees…
Peru Releases Dramatic Footage of Uncontacted Indians
The Peruvian government has released dramatic new footage showing a near-encounter with a group of uncontacted Indians along a riverbank…
She bring electricity to Indonesian villages
It takes a lot of energy to keep up with Tri Mumpuni Iskandar, which seems fitting given her passion: to…
Don’t hold back – crying really IS good for you
The latest series of the X Factor is taking public bawling to a new level, with judges Kelly Rowland and…
Gas Giant Seen in Throes of Creation
A new picture of a Jupiter-like world swaddled in gas and dust is a direct image of what may be…
Electric Vehicle Charger Powered By Wind and Solar
If driving an electric vehicle (EV) is a conscious decision you’ve made as a good steward of the environment, shouldn’t…
Oldest “Art Studio” Found
A coating of bright red powder on the insides of a pair of 100,000-year-old abalone shells is evidence of the…
Babies know difference between right and wrong
It is often thought of as one of the qualities which distinguishes humans from animals. And a new study has…
Paralysed man controls robotic arm with his mind
A paralysed man has high-fived his girlfriend using a robotic arm controlled only by his thoughts. Tim Hemmes, who was…