Science
Rare coin bearing face of king with infamous nickname unearthed after 1,000 years
The coin was unearthed during an excavation in Nesting, a coastal community in Scotland’s eastern Shetland Islands.
Space
Red dawn See sunrise on Mars in breathtaking new NASA images — as mysterious, billion-year-old crags come into view
They could shed light on the “dawn” of Mars.
Environment
Hottest El Niño ever could kill up to 451K in six months, scientists claim — warning of a deadly new normal
Unfortunately, the experts predict that these anomalous temps are “postcards from the future,” claiming that these alarming figures could become the new normal in just decades.
Wildlife
Shell shock Mysterious rare purple shell washes up on California beach
A student was enjoying a sunset stroll on a beach in La Jolla, California, when she came across something very rare.
Archaeology
Buried loot Divers discover ancient treasures in shipwreck linked to Roman leader who influenced American history
The discovery is particularly significant because the ceramics are believed to have originated in Rhosus, a production center mentioned in the writings of Cicero
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Ferocious great white filmed snatching meal off underwater fishing line in reported first
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School tied to Alexander the Great discloses clues about his life before rise to power
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Archaeologists risked their lives to save thousands of treasures from ISIS terrorists
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