Nails controversially linked to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ have fragments of ancient bone and wood embedded in them, scientists have confirmed. The nails were allegedly found in Jerusalem, in a first-century burial cave believed to be the resting place of Caiaphas, the Jewish priest who sent Jesus to his death in the Bible. At … Read more
For a stunning break less than three hours from the UK, Sweden offers a wealth of experiences to enjoy at any time of the year, whether you want to explore on foot, drive through spectacular scenery or simply relax in a luxury spa. Here are some of the best you can book this autumn. SPOT THE … Read more
A new type of bandage has been developed that can rebuild broken bones by transplanting bone-forming proteins and stem cells directly onto fractures. The biomaterial, which can be stuck to a fracture ‘like a plaster’ to accelerate healing, has been tested successfully on mice’s skulls. After rebuilding bits of broken bone, the biodegradable bandage – which is … Read more
Rare Roman artefacts including a lozenge-shaped gaming piece made from polished bone that was used in the ‘Game of Mercenaries’ are unearthed at a building site in Chester The ancient gaming piece is made of polished bone and dates back 2,000 years It was used in the Game of Mercenaries – an ancient chess or … Read more
Rare Roman artefacts including a lozenge-shaped gaming piece made from polished bone that was used in the ‘Game of Mercenaries’ are unearthed at a building site in Chester The ancient gaming piece is made of polished bone and dates back 2,000 years It was used in the Game of Mercenaries – an ancient chess or … Read more
A simple injection could stop the loss of muscle and bone during spaceflight for long-term missions to Mars, a new study claims. US scientists sent mice to the International Space Station (ISS), which floats in low Earth orbit at an altitude of 254 miles, to expose them to microgravity. By first inhibiting a signalling pathway in their cells, the microgravity-exposed … Read more
The family of an eight-year-old girl with a life-threatening blood disease are pleading with people to help them find a new donor after the only match in the world dropped out less than a month before before her treatment. Evie Hodgson, from Whitby, North Yorkshire, has aplastic anaemia – bone marrow failure – and needs a … Read more
Dinosaurs were able to grow to huge sizes because of a unique bone adaptation which kept their bones relatively light 8,000 pounds hadrosaurs were among the largest dinosaurs to roam the Earth Their spongy trabecular bone didn’t increase in thickness as body size increased This was key for the old ‘bulky lizards’ being able to … Read more
Apple has patented a design for bone conduction headphones that send vibrations through a user’s skull. The patent, filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office, features concept drawings for headphones that strap around the back of the head. Bone conduction is the transfer of sound to the inner ear through the bones of the … Read more
Most young siblings spend their summer holidays building dens together, or imaginary castles out of cardboard boxes. But playtime for Paul Walters and his sister Vicky, from Essex, was somewhat more dangerous – usually landing them in hospital. Those of a faint disposition may want to stop reading now. They’d often be found attempting to pull … Read more