Science - Page 50

January 26

Airports launch COVID-style health checks after outbreak of deadly virus

Asian countries have implemented health alerts after Nipah virus cases were reported in India. Travel screening and prevention measures have been activated across the region.

January 26

Ancient handprints suggest humans were thinking symbolically thousands of years earlier than science taught

Researchers discovered 68,000-year-old cave art in Indonesia, the oldest-known evidence of Homo sapiens in the area. The handprint stencils were found on Sulawesi island.

January 25

One man turned a global skyscraper into his most dangerous destination of all: 'Pretty surreal'

Climber Alex Honnold of the U.S. triumphed over the bamboo boxes in Taiwan this weekend when he made his dream of climbing Taipei 101 a reality of extreme travel.

January 25

World's largest medieval cargo ship emerges from its underwater grave off one country's coast

Archaeologists in Denmark unveiled the world's largest medieval cog ship, discovered off Copenhagen after 600 years underwater. The vessel has been remarkably preserved.

January 24

Boy, 12, dies after shark attack while swimming at popular cliff-jumping spot: 'We are heartbroken'

Nico Antic, 12, died from injuries after a shark attack at Sydney Harbour's Jump Rock. Friends heroically pulled him to safety after the attack.

January 24

World's largest cog ship discovered off Denmark coast

Archaeologists in Denmark unveiled the world's largest medieval cog ship, discovered off Copenhagen after 600 years underwater. (Credit: Vikingeskibsmuseet)

January 24

'Well-preserved' 5,000-year-old dog buried with bone dagger unearthed in ancient bog

Archaeologists discovered an exceptionally well-preserved Stone Age dog skeleton buried with a 5,000-year-old bone dagger in a Swedish bog southwest of Stockholm.

January 23

Stone Age dog buried with 5,000-year-old dagger found in Sweden

Archaeologists have discovered an exceptionally well-preserved Stone Age dog skeleton buried with a 5,000-year-old bone dagger in a Swedish bog.

January 23

James Cameron explains why he chose New Zealand over 'polarized' America that turned 'its back on science'

Filmmaker and "Titanic" director James Cameron moved to New Zealand and praised the country's 98% vaccination rate compared to the lower total in the U.S.

January 23

Archaeologist believes he's closing in on lost tomb of legendary Egyptian queen: 'Could happen soon'

Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass believes he's closing in on Queen Nefertiti's tomb in the Valley of the Kings, calling it the century's greatest find.