A Wuhan doctor has revealed how she found out the novel coronavirus, a then unknown bug, could spread among humans as early as December. Dr Zhang Jixian, 54, has been hailed by China as the first person to report the pathogen to local authorities. She sent an urgent report to her district CDC on December … Read more
Police launch murder investigation after 88 year old died at his home in leafy Surrey village after a break-in Pensioner discovered at an address in Godstone just before 11am yesterday Officers were searching for evidence into the night, partially closing the A25 Cause of death is not yet known and the victim has not been … Read more
Researchers in Antarctica discover the remains of a 40 million year old frog, suggesting the continent once had a much warmer climate and supported a diverse array of wildlife Scientists in Antarctica found bone fragments of a 40 million-year-old frog They believe the remains are from a helmeted frog, a species that’s still alive today … Read more
Four relatives of the bat species thought to be the original source of the novel coronavirus have been found in Africa. The previously undiscovered animals are considered to be ‘sister’ species to the horseshoe bat, which is widely believed to be the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus which has caused the COVID-19 pandemic. Bats act … Read more
The site of a famed battle between Hannibal and a 100,000-strong hoard of angry Spanish tribesmen has been discovered by archaeologists. It is thought the great clash may have occurred on the banks of the Tagus river between Driebes and Illana in Guadalajara in 220 BC, according to new research. Academics claim the battle happened … Read more
Four tourists including an American are discovered hiding in a cave in India where they have been for a MONTH after running out of money during coronavirus lockdown Tourists in India are discovered living in a cave after running out of money Some police officers in Rishikesh, northern India are ‘making tourists write lines’ The country … Read more
Ancient sandstone sphinx with the head of a ram discovered at 3,000-year-old abandoned workshop in Egypt linked to King Tut’s grandfather Researchers discovered ancient abandoned workshop at Gebel el Silsila in Egypt There, they found a ram-headed sphinx, hieroglyphic fragments, ancient texts They say it dates to the 18th Dynasty during reign of pharaoh Amenhotep III … Read more
Paintings have been discovered inside the coffin of an Egyptian mummy after she was lifted out of it for the first time in more than 100 years. Scottish conservators made the discovery during work to conserve Ta-Kr-Hb – pronounced ‘takerheb’ – believed to be a priestess or princess from Thebes. The mummy, which is nearly 3,000 … Read more
Italian researcher shows off early prototypes of the original Apple Watch purchased from an e-waste facility, showing new insight into the secretive company’s design process Giulio Zompetti has acquired prototypes of the first Apple Watch He says he acquired the devices from an e-waste company The prototypes show Apple experimenting with the heart rate sensor … Read more
A massive supernova discovered ‘in the middle of nowhere’ is twice as bright as anything previously found in the universe, according to astronomers. Dying stars are found every night but most are in vast galaxies – while this one appeared to stand alone, according to a team from the University of Birmingham. Astronomers believe the explosion … Read more