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Archaeologists are investigating a unique stone structure in Scotland that contains a human skeleton and was built with a specialized clay-like material.
Actress Evanna Lynch married her partner Denis Skinner after seeking professional astrological advice. The couple turned to an astrologer to navigate potential complications caused by a solar eclipse during their wedding period.
Archaeologists in Poland discovered a 400-year-old grave containing a woman buried with a sickle across her neck and a padlock on her toe. These unusual burial practices were historically used to prevent the deceased from rising from the grave.
Scientists are investigating a rare condition that causes individuals to become disoriented and lost within their own homes. The research aims to understand the neurological basis for this spatial navigation failure.
Researchers have successfully measured how diamonds melt under extreme pressure, resolving a two-decade-old discrepancy between theory and experiment. This discovery provides new insights into carbon behavior that could benefit fusion research.
The owner of Mentmore Towers, a Grade I-listed building used as Wayne Manor in the film Batman Begins, faces the potential loss of the property unless a bat inspector is appointed.
A mysterious fossilized egg has been discovered in Antarctica. Scientists have not yet determined what creature it originated from.
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified a mysterious, solar-system-sized object from the early universe that shines 100 billion times brighter than a typical star. Scientists believe this could be evidence of a theoretical 'black hole star,' a previously unobserved type of cosmic entity.
Archaeologists discovered 120 ancient Latin inscriptions in a Spanish cave, many of which reference a mysterious deity referred to as "the Lady."
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A San Francisco couple discovered a 150-pound limestone bust buried in their yard in May. They are currently working to identify the origin and creator of the sculpture.
Dameisha Beach in China is only 1.8 kilometers long but can host up to 200,000 visitors at once. This density makes it the most crowded beach in the world.