Special muscle metabolism plays a key role in the incredibly long lifespan of the Greenland shark that lives to about 500 years, according to a new study that may lead to better anti-ageing therapies. The Greenland shark, which grows to nearly six metres long and weighs around a tonne, prowlsContinue Reading
Archaeologists have uncovered a stone wall in an Italian forest that was used by the Roman army during an epic “clash” against slave revolt leader and gladiatorSpartacus and his men. The stone wall and earthwork extend over 3km in the Dossone della Melia forest in southcentral Calabria in Italy. ResearchersContinue Reading
Melamine foam sponges used to clean households worldwide release trillions of microplastics each month, a new study has warned. These sponges, known for their ability to remove even stubborn stains effortlessly, rely on their distinctive abrasive properties. However, a new study published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal, estimatesContinue Reading
Archaeologists have unearthed a mysterious underground structure with painted walls beneath a Mayan ball court in Mexico. They were using advanced aerial laser scanning techniques to see what was beneath a previously uncovered ancient ball court in Campeche, Mexico, and stumbled upon the mysterious structure. The exploration focussed on aContinue Reading
An underground moon cave that stretches tens of metres beneath an open pit could be a potential lunar base for future astronauts, according to scientists. Researchers said this is the first lunar tunnel to be discovered that could be accessible to humans. Previous caves found on the moon do notContinue Reading
There has never been a live sighting recorded of the spade-toothed whale. No one knows how many there are, what they eat, or even where they live in the vast expanse of the southern Pacific Ocean. Scientists in New Zealand may have finally caught a break in the search forContinue Reading
Archaeologists have uncovered a stone wall in an Italian forest that was used by the Roman army during an epic “clash” against slave revolt leader and gladiatorSpartacus and his men. The stone wall and earthwork extend over 3km in the Dossone della Melia forest in southcentral Calabria. Researchers have identifiedContinue Reading
New historical research is revealing how medieval mass tourism helped revive key aspects of England’s economy after the Black Death. At least a third of the population died as bubonic plague devastated the country – especially towns – in the mid-14th century. Key parts of the nation’s financial system wentContinue Reading
Toxic forever chemicals and nanoplastics can alter key proteins in human breast milk and cause developmental defects in children, two new studies have warned. Nanoplastics and polyfluoroalkyl substances, simply known as PFAS or forever chemicals, pose serious health risks by increasing the odds of cancer, hormone imbalance, fertility issues, andContinue Reading
Archaeologists have uncovered a stone wall in an Italian forest that was used by the Roman army during an epic “clash” against slave revolt leader and gladiatorSpartacus and his men. The stone wall and earthwork extend over 3km in the Dossone della Melia forest in southcentral Calabria. Researchers have identifiedContinue Reading
