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It turns out that what looked to be an ancient water well was actually a mass tomb for Roman soldiers.
Seven Roman soldiers who were slain during a violent incident around the year 260 A.D. have been identified by researchers as being buried in a reused well. Their remains formed a plain hole as concrete proof of how fighting on Rome's boundary may result in the quick and ruthless disposal of the dead.
By Francis Dami3 days ago in Chapters
A remarkably intact Celtic burial from the sixth century B.C. was discovered beneath a German mound.
Beneath a large mound in southern Germany, scientists have discovered a totally intact wooden burial chamber from 584 B.C., despite the fact that ancient looters had previously broken inside.
By Francis Dami3 days ago in History
According to a study, thawing permafrost releases significantly more greenhouse gases than anticipated.
Arctic permafrost has long functioned as a massive frozen lid, trapping carbon-rich soils and slowing the escape of gases that could cause global warming. However, the ground may become far more "leaky" after that cap begins to thaw, making it much simpler for climate-forcing chemicals to pass through the soil and into the atmosphere, according to recent lab tests from the University of Leeds.
By Francis Dami3 days ago in Earth
The demise of the ancient oceans occurred gradually rather than all at once.
A significant global cooling event that occurred approximately 34 million years ago did not result in a single marine extinction catastrophe, according to a new analysis. Rather, it developed as a sequence of intermittent biological disturbances throughout ocean environments.
By Francis Dami3 days ago in History
A young girl has been identified as Britain's oldest human remains.
The earliest human remains found in northern Britain are those of a girl who died at the age of three, some 11,000 years ago, according to scientists. This discovery transforms a few prehistoric pieces into one of Britain's first recognised children and provides more evidence that her burial was intentional.
By Francis Dami3 days ago in History
More than 11,000 asteroids have already been found by the New Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
Over 11,000 new asteroids have been discovered by scientists in a brief period of time. The discoveries have arrived in a wave rather than a gradual accumulation, leading scientists to reconsider how busy and intricate the environment is. These objects, which range from ice worlds far beyond Neptune to rocky bodies close to Earth, each contribute a tiny bit to a much bigger narrative.
By Francis Dami3 days ago in History
Diets may be improved by fresh produce near store entrances.
Even when we try to eat healthily, why do we buy snacks so fast at the grocery store? The solution might be easier than anticipated. A store's design can subtly influence decisions without anyone noticing. Placing fruits and vegetables close to store doors enhances consumer purchases, according to a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) study.
By Francis Dami8 days ago in Chapters
In a quantum breakthrough, helium atoms are simultaneously present in two locations.
The first evidence of this behaviour in huge particles has been shown by researchers, who have shown that pairs of helium atoms can exist in two locations simultaneously while still being connected in motion.
By Francis Dami8 days ago in Education
Researchers investigating sea slugs find the most effective method for enhancing human memory.
Sea slug neurons best enhance long-term memory when a second learning experience takes place 24 hours following the first; shorter or longer intervals do not have the same effect, according to research. This little window implies that cells have an internal clock that determines when fresh data may be reinforced and stored.
By Francis Dami8 days ago in Feast
Researchers discover why certain volcanoes suddenly explode.
Researchers have discovered a shallower band of hot fluids over a deep pocket of melt beneath an active volcano. According to the new image, a calm surface may be deceiving because pressure can build up gradually before fractured rock gives way.
By Francis Dami8 days ago in Earth
Urban wolves are picking up human behaviour.
Wolves that are moving into areas where humans predominate are getting less afraid of strange things, but they are still quite sensitive to direct human cues. This difference highlights a more selective kind of caution that contributes to the explanation of how wolves continue to live close to humans without losing their fundamental aversion to human presence.
By Francis Dami8 days ago in Chapters
