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Archaeology Oct 15, 2026

The little‑known 14th-century battle that has shaped English, Scottish and French relations

On Oct. 17, 1346, the Battle of Neville's Cross was fought outside Durham in the northeast of England. It was a decisive moment in Anglo-Scottish history that led to the capture of King David II of Scotland. Yet few have ...

Space Exploration Oct 15, 2026

How did Mars get its moons? Japan's MMX space mission aims to solve the puzzle

The Earth got its moon when a small planet collided with our planet more than 4 billion years ago. This impact hurled molten rock into space, which eventually coalesced to form the satellite we can see every night from across ...

Paleontology & Fossils Oct 15, 2026

Lion tracks from the ice age: How two ways of seeing brought ancient animals to life

The coastline near the southern tip of Africa looked vastly different between about 400,000 years ago and 70,000 years ago, compared with today. At times it lay as much as 100km (62 miles) south of its present location, exposing ...

Ecology Oct 15, 2026

El Niño a 'terrifying' threat to coral reefs: UN biodiversity expert

A super El Niño fueling record ocean temperatures poses a "terrifying" threat to the world's fragile coral reefs, the chair of the U.N.'s expert nature panel told AFP.

Social Sciences Oct 15, 2026

Study reveals how young adults' work lives affect their parents' mental health

Earlier this fall, researchers Sara Kalucza (Department of Sociology) and Anna Baranowska-Rataj (Center for Demographic and Aging Research, CEDAR) at Umeå University published a research article showing a connection between ...

Archaeology Oct 15, 2026

I discovered a Roman fort in Wales—it may hold the key to the ancient Welsh legend of Macsen Wledig

My recent discovery of a Roman fort and its extraordinary connection with medieval folklore was the fruition of many hours of painstaking research.

Social Sciences Oct 15, 2026

Americans who go to church and trust science are also more likely to believe in ghosts and curses, research shows

Americans who trust science and reason more than their churches' teachings, but still believe in God or attend services, are also more likely to believe in magic than those who prioritize religious teachings.

Social Sciences Oct 15, 2026

Young voters fear mass shootings but are divided on gun control

Nearly 50 million Americans ages 18 to 29 are eligible to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, and about 60% say they plan to. If they follow through, it would break midterm turnout records for voters under 30.

Education Oct 15, 2026

Do you think teachers are similar to coaches, pastors or something else? It depends on where you live

Three answers, three countries, one open-ended question: "Teaching is similar to what other occupation or activity?"

Archaeology Oct 15, 2026

How did early Māori society develop? New research reveals a clearer timeline

When the first Polynesian settlers arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand some 750 years ago, they found an environment very different from the lands they left behind.

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