Discovery of pulsars British astronomer Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell was the first person to discover a pulsar in 1967 when she spotted a radio pulsar. Since then other types of pulsars that emit x-rays and gamma rays have also been spotted. Pulsars are essentially rotating, highly magnatised neutron stars but when they were first discovered … Read more
Teresa Giudice’s four daughters have grown up before our very eyes. And the Real Housewives of New Jersey star recently shared another milestone with her 2million Instagram followers. She was a doting mom Saturday as she celebrated her oldest daughter Gia’s 20th birthday with a night out at Di Palma Brothers in New Jersey. Happy birthday! … Read more
Archaeologists believe they’ve found the oldest known tool used for grinding or scraping, dating back some 350,000 years. Found in the Tabun Cave in northern Israel, the implement is a cobble, a type of small rounded stone, and predates homo sapiens by at least 50,000 years. Previously, such tools weren’t thought to have been introduced … Read more
World’s oldest panda – known as the ‘hero mother’ with 153 descendants – dies of multiple organ failure at the age of 38 in China Panda Xin Xing was more than 130 in human years when she passed this month Her health deteriorated in October and all treatment failed, a zoo revealed today Hailed as … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing 2020’s Bill Bailey has dedicated his win to the dancing dads of Britain following his victorious stint on Saturday evening. In a new interview, the comedian, 55, who became the series’ oldest ever champion, said he identifies with ‘every bloke in their 40s and 50s’ as he urged them to ‘not give … Read more
Tonight, a 55-year-old man with screaming calf muscles will take to the dance floor for one more twirl of twinkle-toed glory. Comedian and musician Bill Bailey is the oldest male contestant to ever reach the Strictly Come Dancing final and in the process has become the unexpected hit of this series. Aided by professional partner Oti … Read more
Like father, like son! Wayne Rooney’s oldest child, Kai, signs for Manchester United as former Red Devils and England striker takes the role of proud dad as he poses with wife Coleen and his 11-year-old footballing prodigy Wayne Rooney posted a picture of his son, Kai, signing for Manchester United Rooney and his wife Coleen … Read more
World’s oldest rice paddies are discovered in China dating back 6,300 years and covering more than 222 acres of land The world’s oldest and largest rice paddies have been found in China The field was farmed some 6,000 years ago and is said to cover 222 acres Experts found the paddies had changed three times … Read more
‘Domain of the Horus King Scorpion’ carved on a wadi in Sudan 5,000 years ago is revealed to be the oldest place name in the world A stone was discovered in Sudan two years ago with four hieroglyphs The images have been deciphered, revealing the world’s oldest place name sign The four images read: ‘Domain … Read more
Remains of the oldest relative of the Tyrannosaurus Rex – who walked the earth 230 million years ago – have been unearthed in Brazil. Named Erythrovenator, the prehistoric beast was about six-and-a-half feet long with razor sharp teeth and claws and bristles. It is the most primitive of its kind ever discovered. Erythrovenator, the rare ‘godfather’ … Read more