Scientists have captured video evidence of eels wiggling out of the stomachs of bigger fish after being swallowed alive, marking the first such observation of prey behaviour within the digestive tract of any predator. The study, published on Monday in the journal Current Biology, used X-ray videography to look atContinue Reading
Technology experts have revealed plans to help seal 100,000 methane-leaking wells in the next decade, which could prevent millions of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. Rockit, a clean technology company based at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, aims to use a chemical injection method to transform the methane emitting rocks intoContinue Reading
The mysterious origins of Stonehenge’s Altar Stone has deepened as new research has found it did not come from Orkney. Last month, it was revealed that the massive six-tonne stone at the heart of the monument was brought to Stonehenge from the far north of Scotland, and not Wales, like theContinue Reading
Archaeologists have unearthed the grave of a “barbarian” who died on the frontier of the Roman Empire in the fourth century AD. The man, about 60 years old, was buried 1,700 years ago along with valuable goods such as pottery, glassware, and a small fine-tooth comb. Researchers found the burialContinue Reading
Paleontologists have discovered a new species of dinosaur that lived in Spain some 75 million years ago. The sauropod — dinosaurs that are characterized by their long necks and tails, four thick legs, and small heads — was an herbivore that lived in Cuenca, around two hours outside of whatContinue Reading
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking technique to peer through organs by turning tissue transparent with a common food dye. The new technique is detailed in a study published on Thursday in the journal Science. Researchers turned skin and muscle tissues of live mice transparent by applying a yellow food dyeContinue Reading
People who experience sudden hearing loss should be treated with steroids within seven days, according to the largest study of its kind. Every year, thousands of people in the UK are thought to experience sudden hearing loss, with the majority never recovering full hearing. The condition can affect one orContinue Reading
Archaeologists have unearthed a hoard of Roman coins on the Italian island of Pantelleria in the Mediterranean Sea, shedding more light on the region’s ancient history. The 27 silver coins, dating from between 94 and 74BC, were found during restoration work at the historical site of the Acropolis of SantaContinue Reading
Biology researchers who developed a drug to treat skin cancer are to receive almost £30 million in funding in order to help treat even more diseases. The research unit, based at the University of Dundee, was awarded the funding by the UK Government on Thursday, which will allow them toContinue Reading
Not just dogs, some cats also enjoy playing fetch with their human companions, according to a new survey of thousands of cat owners. The research shows that about two in five pet cats choose to play fetch with their owners. Fetching as an animal behaviour is widely seen in dogsContinue Reading
