A rare 2,000-year-old mosaic depicting dolphins has been uncovered in a Roman city in Shropshire, English Heritage has said. The mosaic which dates from the early 2nd century was found by archaeologists carrying out excavations looking for the main civic temple at Wroxeter, one of the best preserved examples ofContinue Reading
Researchers have found evidence for a large underground reservoir of liquid water on Mars – enough to fill oceans on the planet’s surface. Using data from Nasa’s Insight lander, the scientists estimated that the amount of groundwater could cover all of Mars to a depth of between one and twoContinue Reading
Shooting stars will light up the sky as the Perseid meteor shower puts on a celestial display on Monday night. The display could produce up to 100 meteors an hour, as the Earth passes through a cloud of cometary dust. The shower should be visible across the UK from aroundContinue Reading
Horses are much smarter than we previously thought, scientists have said. A new study showed the animals performed better than expected in a complex reward-based game. Researchers found that when denied treats for not following the rules of the game, the horses were able to instantly switch strategies to getContinue Reading
With the Premier League due to start at the end week, a new study has revealed key resilience behaviour in young footballers. Supporting teammates after mistakes, being able to manage emotions under pressure and a willingness to adapt following feedback have all been identified as key characteristics of resilience, accordingContinue Reading
A cache of Roman-era lead ingots has been unearthed by workers laying a gas pipeline in northern Cordoba, Spain, shedding new light on the empire’s trade in the toxic metal that some say may be linked to its downfall. The three triangular ingots, weighing between 24kg and 32kg, were foundContinue Reading
A display of celestial fireworks is expected to light up the night skies as the Earth passes through a cloud of cometary dust, producing up to 100 meteors every hour. If skies are clear, the Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the nightContinue Reading
Cahokia, one of the world’s largest ancient cities in present-day St Louis, did not suddenly disappear due to climate change at the end of the 13th century as previously thought. The pre-Columbian settlement, which housed over 50,000 people with complex roads, public plazas, and even an astronomical observatory, was graduallyContinue Reading
A world-first archaeological survey of the International Space Station has revealed how astronauts adapt to its living space, an advance that could help design future versions of the orbiting outpost. The ISS, a crowning achievement of global cooperation in space research, has been home to a changing crew of astronautsContinue Reading
People who work remotely feel more productive and are less likely to experience professional burnout if their home office is well ventilated, research suggests. Employees who also reported being happy or satisfied with their home workstation set-up were more likely to feel they are doing well in their job, accordingContinue Reading
