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First Blue John vein in 150 years found in Derbyshire Peak District A vein of Blue John stone has been found in Derbyshire, 150 years after the last discovery. The rare mineral, only found beneath Treak Cliff Hill, near Castleton in the Peak District, is so called because of its distinctive colour. Th...
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Deep-sea treasure hunters said Friday they have recovered what could be a record haul of gold and silver coins from a colonial-era shipwreck -- but their failure to provide many details has set off a galleon-sized controversy over their claims. The hunters from Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc., a T...
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Tianjin explosion 12.08.15
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Shipment explodes in Tianjin port Massive explosions have hit China's northern port city of Tianjin, reportedly injuring many people. According to Chinese state media, the blasts occurred when a shipment of explosives blew up at about 23:30 (16:30 GMT). Read more
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Ukok petroglyphs
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These petroglyphs believed to be drawn 8,000 to 10,000 years ago in remotest Siberia A new expedition to the Ukok plateau, some 2,500 metres high in the Altai Mountains close to the modern-day Russian border with Mongolia, China and Kazakhstan, has found evidence that a set of intriguing petroglyp...
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Ancient inscriptions
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Nevern Castle ancient inscriptions to 'ward off evil' Experts believe rare 12th Century slate inscriptions found on a castle were probably made to protect against evil. The dozen scratchings were uncovered during a three-week excavation at Nevern in Pembrokeshire. Archaeologists think the st...
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Savannah
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6 Million Years of Savanna University of Utah scientists used chemical isotopes in ancient soil to measure prehistoric tree cover - in effect, shade - and found that grassy, tree-dotted savannas prevailed at most East African sites where human ancestors and their ape relatives evolved during the...
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First vertebrate eye to use mirror Scientists have discovered a new fish in the deep waters between Samoa and New Zealand, which is the first vertebrate found with eyes that use mirrors, rather than a lens, to focus light. According to a report in New Scientist, the unusual fish, known as 'Spookfish...
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DEEPSEA CHALLENGER
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Explorer and Filmmaker James Cameron Gives DEEPSEA CHALLENGER Sub to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Explorer and filmmaker James Cameron and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have formed a partnership to stimulate advances in ocean science and technology and build on the his...
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Kitora Tomb
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A star chart carved in an ancient tomb in Japan is believed to be the world's oldest. The Kitora Tomb, located near the village of Asuka in Japan's Nara Prefecture, is known for gorgeous, colourful paintings at the four cardinal points of the compass. A black tortoise guards the north of the ancient tu...
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Chinese researchers are hopeful of finding the remains of the world's most famous cave dweller, the 500 000-year-old Peking Man, more than 60 years after they disappeared.
Several interesting clues have come to light in recent months, according to members of a recently established committe...
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Trinity test
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Trinity was the code name of the first nuclear weapons test of an atomic bomb. This test was conducted by the United States Army on July 16, 1945, in the Jornada del Muerto desert about 56 km southeast of Socorro, New Mexico, at the White Sands Proving Ground, now the White Sands Missile Range. Read more...
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A lightweight solar-powered plane has smashed the official world record for the longest-duration unmanned flight. UK defence firm Qinetiq, which built the Zephyr unmanned aerial vehicle, said it flew for 54 hours during tests. The researchers believe it is the first time a solar-powered craft h...
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Deinocheirus
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The first known fossil Deinocheirus remains are a single pair of massive forelimbs and the remains of some ribs and vertebrae. They were found on 9 July 1965 during a Polish-Mongolian expedition to the Gobi by Professor Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska at the Altan Ula III site in Ömnögovi Province. Read mo...
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Weather forecasters say the heatwave that has engulfed much of Britain is set to give way to severe storms.
The Met Office is warning of flash floods and high winds across much of southern and central England and south Wales on Wednesday.
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Wedding Cake Rock
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Popular Sydney rock formation 'could collapse at anytime' A photogenic rock formation south of Sydney could collapse without warning, according to authorities. Wedding Cake Rock is a popular tourist attraction that was recently closed to the public. Read more
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