The hollowed-out bone containing the seeds had a plug at one end to keep them in.

Scientists in the Netherlands have discovered a hollowed-out bone containing black henbane seeds at a Roman archaeological site. For centuries, the plant has been associated with medicine and magic. Black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) contains toxic and potentially deadly compounds called tropane alkaloids. These compounds include hyoscyamine and scopolamine, which areContinue Reading

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Russia’s space weapon: anti-satellite systems are indiscriminate, posing a risk to everyone’s spacecraft

NicoElNino / Shutterstock In a week where national security has taken centre stage in Washington, the White House confirmed on Thursday that it had evidence that Russia was developing a space-based nuclear anti satellite weapon. John Kirby, the National Security Council spokesperson, informed reporters that the White House believe Russia’sContinue Reading

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The West Midlands has been recognised as one of Europe’s leading regions for FDI strategy, securing second place in a top European investment awards.   fDi Intelligence’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2024 report ranks European cities and regions according to their economic, financial, and business strengths.   Around 330Continue Reading

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