2 h. ago Scientists solve the mystery of why killer whales are attacking boats worldwide

As more footage emerges from an orca attack, scientists reveal why these clever creatures frequently target boats.

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4 h. ago Jackson Pollock mystery is SOLVED after 77 years: Scientists finally identify the origins of the blue colour used in one of his iconic paintings

Scientists have identified the origins of the blue colour in one of Jackson Pollock's paintings on display at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

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53 h. ago Brazilian musician identified as victim of 1976 killing by Argentina military

The bossa nova pianist Francisco Tenório Cerqueira Júnior went out for cigarettes after a concert in Buenos Aires – a forensic team has finally revealed his fateEarly on 18 March 1976, Francisco Tenório Cerqueira Júnior, a Brazilian pianist who had played alongside some of Latin America’s greatest musicians, disappeared from the streets of Buenos Aires.For nearly 50 years, his fate has remained a mystery, sparking desperate searches, raising suspicions of government complicity, and inspiring international documentaries. Now the mystery has been solved, with forensic scientists formally identifying Tenório Júnior’s body – and confirming he was a victim of Argentina’s bloody dictatorship. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Mystery of the 'world's ugliest animal' is SOLVED: Scientists reveal why male proboscis monkeys have such large noses

As far as animals go, the proboscis monkey is one of the most unique-looking species on the planet. They are instantly recognisable for their long, fleshy, nose - but why do they have it?

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2 w. ago Warning after killer whales seen ‘ramming’ boats in two attacks off coast of Spain

Rescuers were alerted to the attacks in the waters of Galicia

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2 w. ago 'Very scary' killer whale warning as boats 'rammed' in holiday hotspot

Killer whales have attacked two boats off the coast of Spain, prompting a warning from scientists to avoid them - one crew member said the attack was 'very scary'

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2 w. ago Killer whales attacking tourists boats as crew members 'scared'

Crew members admitted they were left terrified after two separate instances of killer whales hitting boats filled with tourists were recorded within just minutes of each other

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2 w. ago Sailors are warned to stay in port after killer whales shift their yacht attacks to shallow waters off Spanish coast

The coastguard advised sailors in Galicia to remain in the port after receiving reports of whales ramming the rudders of boats in far shallower waters than usual.

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3 w. ago Horror moment killer whale turns on SeaWorld trainer and delivers 'unrelenting torture'

Ken Peters was performing his routine at a SeaWorld in San Diego when killer whale Kasatka became distressed and attacked him, as seen in footage released by 60 Minutes Australia

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3 w. ago The tooth that solves the Stonehenge mystery after 5,000 years: Scientists uncover new evidence about how the stones were transported there

One of the biggest mysteries surrounding Stonehenge is how the heavy boulders got there. Now, a new discovery could uncover one of the monument's best-kept secrets.

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