Wild aurochs-like cattle reintroduced in Czech Republic (Update)
Such an animal has not been seen on Czech territory for hundreds of years.
Ecology
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Polish river reveals 17th century secrets amid drought
Archeologists are having a field day in Poland's longest river, the Vistula, which because of a drought has hit a record low water level allowing them to uncover a treasure trove of ancient artifacts.
Archaeology
Sep 4, 2015
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Could Shakespeare have been high when he penned his plays?
State-of-the-art forensic technology from South Africa has been used to try and unravel the mystery of what was smoked in tobacco pipes found in the Stratford-upon-Avon garden of British playwright William Shakespeare.
Other
Aug 13, 2015
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Researchers show new Ice Age may begin by 2030
The arrival of intense cold similar to the weather that raged during the "Little Ice Age", which froze the world during the 17th century and in the beginning of the 18th century, is expected in the years 2030 to 2040. These ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 17, 2015
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Fully-dressed 17th century noblewoman unearthed in France
A lead coffin housing the remarkably well-preserved body of a 17th century noble woman—still wearing her shoes and cap—has been unearthed in the northwestern French city of Rennes.
Archaeology
Jun 2, 2015
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Madagascar divers find silver believed part of pirate stash
Divers in Madagascar have found a silver bar weighing about 50 kilograms (110 pounds) that they believe was part of the treasure of pirate Captain Kidd.
Archaeology
May 8, 2015
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Complete camel skeleton unearthed in Austria
Archaeologists working on a rescue excavation uncovered a complete camel skeleton in Tulln, Lower Austria. The camel, which was dated to the time of the Second Ottoman War in the 17th century, most likely died in the city ...
Archaeology
Apr 1, 2015
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Ground surveying digs deep for Batavia secrets
A group of WA researchers are hopeful they will find remains from the wreck of the infamous Dutch ship Batavia following the discovery of a tooth last year on Beacon Island off the Mid West coast.
Archaeology
Sep 5, 2014
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Mathematical modelling provides insights into the origins and evolution of folk tales
New insights into the origins and development of folk tales such as Little Red Riding Hood are being provided by the application of scientific analysis more commonly used by biologists to produce an evolutionary tree of life ...
Social Sciences
Nov 13, 2013
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Hubble catches a spiral in the air pump
(Phys.org) —Lying more than 110 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Antlia (The Air Pump) is the spiral galaxy IC 2560, shown here in an image from NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. At this distance ...
Astronomy
Sep 6, 2013
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