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#archaeology #history #nature
A little time ago came the news that humans and dogs have bonded for many more thousands of years than thought. Now its been discovered the same of true of horses. It was thought that horses were domesticated 4,000 years ago, but this has now been pushed back by 1000 years. Using DNA and archaeology they found that taming began as early as 3000 BCE if not earlier. But this process was a stop-start process. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/horse-domestication-taming-riding-history-b2976545.html -
#archaeology #history #nature
A little time ago came the news that humans and dogs have bonded for many more thousands of years than thought. Now its been discovered the same of true of horses. It was thought that horses were domesticated 4,000 years ago, but this has now been pushed back by 1000 years. Using DNA and archaeology they found that taming began as early as 3000 BCE if not earlier. But this process was a stop-start process. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/horse-domestication-taming-riding-history-b2976545.html -
#science #technology #physics
A subatomic particle called the neutrino has been the focus of scientists for the last few decades. These particles are 'ghost-like' in that whilst 100 trillion of them pass through our bodies every second, they do not interact with us. Smaller than an atom, they may hold the key to the origin of matter. Part of their elusiveness is that they rarely interact with other particles, even photons.https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/ghost-particle -
#science #technology #physics
A subatomic particle called the neutrino has been the focus of scientists for the last few decades. These particles are 'ghost-like' in that whilst 100 trillion of them pass through our bodies every second, they do not interact with us. Smaller than an atom, they may hold the key to the origin of matter. Part of their elusiveness is that they rarely interact with other particles, even photons.https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/ghost-particle -
#NASA #space #science #technology
An image taken by NASA's TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) spacecraft shows 6,000 planets beyond our solar system. TESS launched in 2018 has been scanning looking for exoplanets. Whilst known that other planets must be orbiting suns, exoplanets were only confirmed at the end of the 1990s. Now NASA has confirmed that there are over 6,000 and that every star in the sky has at least one planet orbiting it. https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/tess-all-sky-mosaic-6000-exoplanets -
#NASA #space #science #technology
An image taken by NASA's TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) spacecraft shows 6,000 planets beyond our solar system. TESS launched in 2018 has been scanning looking for exoplanets. Whilst known that other planets must be orbiting suns, exoplanets were only confirmed at the end of the 1990s. Now NASA has confirmed that there are over 6,000 and that every star in the sky has at least one planet orbiting it. https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/tess-all-sky-mosaic-6000-exoplanets -
#NASA #science #technology #photography
Perseverance has taken a selfie on Mars; showing a great image of itself against a backdrop of the Jezero Crater Rim and the local terrain. Images released also show a view of the Martian landscape from 46 stitched together photos using its binocular Mastcam-Z. https://nautil.us/perseverance-snaps-a-selfie-on-mars-1280734 -
#NASA #Artemis2 #moon #astronomy #photography
NASA has released over 12,000 images from the recent trip around the moon. The photos were taken using the Nikon D5 SLR, Nikon Z9 mirrorless and the iPhone 17. Many of the images are very similar, out of focus or over exposed, but even they are precious- let's face it every picture does tell a story! Here you can look at some of the favourites picked out and you can find out how to see more. https://www.iflscience.com/nasa-releases-over-12000-images-taken-during-artemis-ii-check-out-our-favorites-and-discover-how-you-can-see-even-more-83419 -
#archaeology #history #romans #art
A purple pigment was worth more than gold in the Roman world. Roman emperors threatened death if anyone else used it, the Catholic church used it for religious clothing and texts. Now it has been found in the coffins of two babies buried in York, England. 1700 years ago liquid gypsum as per burial customs was used to seal the coffins, but also preserved Tyrian purple dye; made from thousands of murex snail shells. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/in-the-ancient-world-this-pigment-was-worth-more-than-gold-archaeologists-discovered-it-buried-with-babies-in-roman-coffins-180988678/ -
#sience #health #technology #AI
A study has found that an advanced AI model has outperformed doctors in diagnosing patients and recommending the next steps for treatment. This was even in the chaotic, messy world of an emergency room. Those who were examining in the results of diagnoses were unaware of whether a human or AI had completed the task. The AI scored an average of 89 out of 100, though figures vary according to the point of the hospital journey. https://studyfinds.com/ai-outperforms-doctors-diagnosing-patients-harvard-stanford-study/ -
#science #sapce #astronomy
Tonight there is the chance to see the Flower Moon- named after the fact that it is visible at Spring. The full moon may appear larger than normal but this is due to the Moon Illusion. May is also the month we get to see two full moons in the month as a full moon appears every 29.5 days. See link for times of when the moon will rise for North America, Uk and Ireland, Europe and Asia. https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/flower-moon-2026 -
#history #anglosaxons #vikings #books
HistoryExtra has a four part podcast series about the struggle between the Vikings and King Alfred. Beginning with the Great Heathen Army in 865 to the Battle of Edlington and its consequences. Viking expert Dr. Eleanor Barraclough leads you through the events. The link provides further listening and reading. https://www.historyextra.com/period/viking/beyond-the-podcast-vikings-anglo-saxon/ -
#history #Anglosaxons #books
A historian is challenging the theory that the Anglo-saxons marched from Stamford Bridge to fight in the Battle of Hastings. He has been re-examining Anglo-Saxon Chronicles as well as 11th century sources. He states that the idea of marching from the north to meet William was a Victorian idea. Instead he says that Harold used England's naval assets to make the journey south. It comes as the Bayeux Tapestry is about to go on display in the UK.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce3gdxgw44eo -
#space #technology #science #jameswebbSpaceTelescope
The Webb picture of the month has been released. It shows many distant galaxies, along with 'pink jellyfish' that are actually the gravitational lens morphing distant galaxies into strange shapes. Scientists hope that all the data collected from this and other images will help to look at a time when the first stars lit up the universe.https://earthsky.org/space/stunning-galaxy-cluster-macs-j1149-gets-webb-treatment/ -
#space #NASA #Artemis2 #sience #technology
Today should see 755,000 gallons of super-cold propellants loaded into Artemis II. This is part of a simulated countdown and is a step closer to sending 4 astronauts on a 10 day voyage to the far side of the moon and back to earth. If the test goes well it hints at the chance of the launch taking place later this month. https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/02/nasa-gears-up-for-one-more-key-test-before-launching-artemis-ii-to-the-moon/ -
#nature #science #Jurassic #palaeontology
An amphibian that lived about 150 million years ago has been discovered in Portugal. It was no bigger than 5cms and hunted its prey in a similar way to modern Chameleons. It has been named Nabia civicscientrix in honour of the scientists who helped to uncover the remains. Scientists are learning more about the amphibians that roamed the landscape during the late Jurassic Age. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2026/january/jurassic-amphibian-with-projectile-tongue-named-as-a-new-species.html -
#polarbears #artic #globalWarming #nature #science
Polar bears are gaining fat despite the Artic shrinking according to a new study. Polar bears need fat in order to survive periods without food. It is theorised that they are hunting land-based prey instead. This will include reindeer and walrus. But it also means that they can hunt seals which will accumulate in higher numbers on decreasing areas of ice. https://www.discovermagazine.com/adult-polar-bears-in-svalbard-are-gaining-fat-even-as-arctic-sea-ice-shrinks-48612 -
#history #archaeology #egyptians
Cleopatra is so famous that she often obscures a much older and powerful female Pharaoh known as Hatshepsut. She ruled Egypt nearly 15 centuries before Cleopatra, initially a a regent for her stepson and then as a Pharaoh in her own right. She wore the masculine garb of a pharaoh and was depicted on images as being a man. This was not to deny she was female but to demonstrate her power which relied upon such images. https://www.historyextra.com/period/ancient-egypt/before-cleopatra-hatshepsut-female-pharaoh-redefined-power/ -
#archaeology #history #earlybronzeage #technology
An archaeological dig is overturning thinking about when people moved from living in valleys to the uplands. It was believed that people lived in the valleys in Britain until about the late Bronze age. But now a site is proving that it was actually the early Bronze Age. Using carbon dating of charcoal and a fragment of pot has proved that people moved to the uplands 400 years earlier than thought. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm245g0rx8vo -
#science #health #technology #resolutions
An article has highlighted 8 things that you can do to lower dementia risk: 1. Exercise rather than be sedentary. 2. Eat healthier such as more fruit and vegetables and less fat or sugar. 3. New social connections- join a group or meet up regularly with friends. 4. Challenge your brain- use technology to help such as computer games/ online puzzles. 5. Reduce alcohol. 6. Keep up with vaccinations 7. Sing 8. Take a midday nap. https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/10/01/2026/8-things-to-do-this-year-to-lower-dementia-risk-and-protect-your-brain -
#science #resolutions #health #food #technology
Who made resolutions this New Year? An article is discussing how to keep resolutions. Most are broken within 14 days. But technology and science can help us to stay on track and develop new habits. So listening to a podcast or audio book may help one to keep up with their resolution to exercise. Book trackers can help to achieve a goal of reading so many books a year. https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/how-to-keep-your-new-years-resolutions-behavioral-science-tips-that-work/ -
#archaeology #history #looking_back
An amateur metal detectorist is looking back to some of his exciting finds in this UK article. A find of a Roman coin in the 1990s led to the discovery of a Roman villa estate complete with two bath houses and mosaic floors. Later he was to find an Anglo-Saxon sword in a nearby field to the villa, which still had a hand attached to it. Over the years he has also found gold and silver including a pendant. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7vm74gzn2ro -
#earth #glaciers #science #antartica
The British Antarctic Survey has released an academic paper about glaciers. In it they explain why glaciers are not sterile but hugely important to Earth. Meltwater not only contain large amounts of rock 'flour'- tiny particles of rock abut also organic carbon and nutrients to ecosystems down their paths. This has a huge effect on the biochemistry, ecology and ecosystems through streams and fjords.https://www.bas.ac.uk/data/our-data/publication/glacier-biogeochemical-cycling-and-downstream-impacts/
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#archaeology #history #earlyhumans
Archaeologists have discovered that early humans were capable of making fire far earlier than thought. Using flint axes and iron pyrite fire was made 350,000 years than previous evidence had determined. Making fire is not an easy task. But a dig near London has found evidence of burnt clay and heat shattered hand axes. Now further research will be conducted across Europe. https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-12-11/oldest-fire-making-flint-ancient-humans/106118714
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#science #antartica #technology #globalWarming
The British Antarctic Survey have been assisting a scientist to study how global warming affects ocean currents and thus also affect fish populations. Combining data taken on a survey trip with computer modelling it has been found that melting glaciers move young fish out into the wider oceans and so their chances of survival reduce. A schematic of the findings can be found here: https://www.bas.ac.uk/media-post/ocean-currents-shape-fish-survival-in-south-georgias-fjords/ -
#archaeology #history #silkroads
Archaeologists think they may have found a lost city under the Silk Road in Uzbekistan. The city is potentially Marsmanda, a city that made iron products in the 10th century. Whilst this city has been cited in records from the time it has never been found- until perhaps now. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/archaeologists-may-have-found-the-lost-city-of-the-silk-road-180987637/
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#archaeology #history #egyptians
More news is being announced about the missing Egyptian bracelet. According to latest news the bracelet was stolen on the 9th September from a conservation laboratory. A restorer sold it to a silver trader and eventually it passed hands into a gold traders hands. It was subsequently melted down. So sad that such an artefact has been treated in this way and the general public will never be able to see it. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/Egypt-says-missing-pharaohs-bracelet-melted-down-for-gold
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#history #archaeology #egyptians
The hunt is on for a gold bracelet that has gone missing from a museum in Cairo. The 3,000 year old bracelet disappeared at an unspecified date but all Egyptian airports, seaports and land borders have been provided with a picture of the bracelet in order to prevent it from being smuggled out of the country. A specialist team are also taking an inventory of all artefacts that were kept at a restorative laboratory. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4l1w98nj1o -
#archaeology #history #Egyptians
A gold coin has been found by archaeologists in Jerusalem. It is over 2,000 years old and bears the portrait of Queen Berenice II on one side and a cornucopia and two stars on the other. What makes the find really exciting is that only 17 coins have been found in the last century, making it a very rare find. the coin features a Greek inscription "of the Queen" meaning she could have been a ruler in her own right. https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/09/09/archaeologist-finds-tiny-rare-gold-coin-depicting-ancient-egyptian-queen/
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#archaeology #Egyptians #crafts #history
A 4,000 year old handprint has been found by museum curators. The complete handprint was described as a 'rare find' and was left by the maker of a clay model that was made between 2055 and 1650 BCE. The curators were putting together an exhibition about Egyptian crafts as this is an overlooked area of Egyptian life.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpqvzevep2eo