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
Wild birds such as ducks and crows living close to humans are “reservoirs” of bacteria that are resistant to human antibiotics, a study suggests. Researchers say this creates an urgent need for policy makers and health services to consider how antibiotic resistant bacteria (bacteria with antimicrobial resistance, or AMR) canContinue Reading
Stargazers were treated to a dazzling sight as the Perseid meteor shower passed through the sky, and in some areas through the Northern Lights. Also known as the aurora borealis, the Northern Lights put on a stunning show across the UK on Monday night, with sightings reported as far southContinue Reading
Archaeologists in Russia unearthed two strange human skeletons in a medieval cemetery, buried along with battle axes and equestrian equipment. The cemetery, dating to the 11th century, was originally discovered in 1851 in the town of Suzdal near Moscow and has since been a hotbed of buried jewellery, coins, andContinue Reading
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
