What’s in the box? Professor25/Getty Images Suppose I showed you a box and asked you to guess what is inside, without providing any more details. You might think this is completely impossible, but the nature of the container provides some information – the contents must be smaller than the box,…
Ancient Pottery Reveals Prehistoric Europeans’ Cuisines Were Surprisingly Complex
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A recent study reveals that thousands of years ago, European communities prepared elaborate meals using a diverse range of plant and animal products. Traditionally, researchers have interpreted the diets of ancient cultures by analyzing fatty residues in pottery, a technique that primarily sheds light on…
‘Mediation efforts’ to end the war are underway with some Middle East countries, Iran’s president claims – as Tehran is pounded again
Iran’s President said on Friday that some countries had begun mediation efforts to end the war with the US and Israel. Writing on X, President Masoud Pezeshkian said: ‘Some countries have begun mediation efforts. ‘Let’s be clear: we are committed to lasting peace in the region yet we have no…
Our review of the Nightfox Whisker Night Vision Binoculars
The Nightfox Whisker night vision binoculars, on paper, seem to pack a punch for their size. They have been designed for anyone who wants to explore after dark without the bulk, weight or price tag of pro-grade gear. They appear to offer clear, detailed viewing from dusk to total darkness.…
Moment IDF obliterate Khamenei’s underground bunker: 50 Israeli jets blitz sprawling compound used by senior officials to orchestrate Iran’s response to Ayatollah’s assassination
Israeli Defence Forces have obliterated Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei’s underground bunker in a massive airstrike over Tehran today. The IDF said some 50 Israeli air force fighter jets dropped about 100 bombs on the site, which it claimed was located ‘beneath the leadership complex of the Iranian…
Rampant growth of satellite mega constellations could ruin the night sky
I remember the first time I saw a satellite. I was a teenager, standing in my mildly light-polluted suburban yard and doing my usual stargazing. The satellite was a faint “star” moving slowly and smoothly across the sky, and as I watched it, I felt a mix of awe and…
Peter Mandelson is no longer on bail and released under investigation after he was arrested and ‘had his passport confiscated’
By RORY TINGLE, HOME AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT Published: 12:53 GMT, 6 March 2026 | Updated: 12:57 GMT, 6 March 2026 Peter Mandelson is no longer on bail and has been released under investigation. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: ‘A 72-year-old man arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office has been…
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Why offshore wind could help the grid » Yale Climate Connections
Transcript: Across the U.S., AI data centers, electric vehicles, and energy-intensive industries are driving a surge in the demand for electricity. But at the same time, some older power plants are retiring. And in many areas, the grid is struggling to keep up with growing energy needs. Stover: “The grid…
Why Yuri Gagarin wasn’t the first in space – and who beat him to it
Were these the first people to reach space? Heritage Image Partnership Ltd /Alamy If you were to take off from Earth on a clear day – the kind you want for a launch – you’d see the sky change colours before your eyes. It would shine a bright blue outside…