Fire was used to make tools by our early human ancestors some 300,000 years ago, an analysis of flint blades unearthed in a cave east of Tel Aviv has revealed. Researchers from Israel studied stone blades, flakes and pot-lids from the Qesem cave — and discovered evidence that they had been exposed to controlled fires. Exposing … Read more
Dust from some of the world’s largest deserts is contributing to the rapid melt of the Himalayan snow caps, scientists have found. The particles reach the peaks after travelling thousands of miles from the Indian Thar Desert, the plains of Saudi Arabia and the Sahara. After being carried around the world on vast air currents, … Read more
Earth is the only planet we know that has sentient life – but astronomers have found two dozen exoplanets that may have better conditions for life than our home world. A team led by Washington State University identified 24 ‘superhabitable’ planets out of more than 4,500 known exoplanets that could be a good candidate for … Read more
What happened? Mount Vesuvius erupted in the year AD 79, burying the cities of Pompeii, Oplontis, and Stabiae under ashes and rock fragments, and the city of Herculaneum under a mudflow. Mount Vesuvius, on the west coast of Italy, is the only active volcano in continental Europe and is thought to be one of the … Read more
Lockdown sparks 650 per cent surge in number of people searching for puppies to buy online as RSPCA warns of looming dog welfare crisis Google searches for ‘puppies near me’ hit 15,000 at the height of lockdown This compares to around 2,000 in January and 3,000 at the same time in 2019 The animal welfare charity … Read more
Ergonomic fit, impressive workout modes and accurate fitness tracking: Our verdict on the affordable new HONOR Watch ES By Corinna Burton For Mailonline Published: 13:27 BST, 5 October 2020 | Updated: 13:27 BST, 5 October 2020 If you’re a fitness enthusiast looking for a new budget smartwatch to track your daily activities such as workouts, … Read more
Dozens of animals which regularly come into close contact with humans are susceptible to infection with the coronavirus, a study shows. A total of 26 species were identified as being vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2, the same virus causing the Covid-19 pandemic in humans. While it was already known dogs and cats are at risk of infection, … Read more
Five hundred-year-old excrement from Medieval toilets reveals how changes in diet since the 15th Century may have triggered diseases such as irritable bowels, allergies and obesity Researchers analysed deposits from two Medieval latrines from Latvia and Israel They identified various microorganisms from the guts of the toilets’ users The findings could provide a baseline to compare with … Read more
The remains of an Anglo-Saxon warrior dubbed the ‘Marlow Warlord’ who lived during the 6th century AD have been uncovered by a metal detectorist. The 6ft tall warrior had been buried on a hilltop alongside an ornately decorated scabbard, a selection of expensive luxury items, spears and glasses. The pagan burial site had remained undiscovered … Read more
Do you enjoy outdoor activities and extreme sports? If so, you’re probably in need of a smartwatch that keeps up with your active lifestyle. While most smart watches cater for general exercise and sports, the HONOR GS Pro is the brand’s first rugged smart watch. The watch is more durable, rugged and practical than any … Read more