2 h. 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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4 h. ago How an ancient cow’s tooth could help solve the mystery of Stonehenge

New evidence confirms link between Stonehenge and two quarries in Wales believed to be sources of historic Wiltshire landmark’s legendary standing bluestones

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22 h. ago Could an ancient cow’s tooth unlock the origins of Stonehenge?

Isotopes shows animal began life in Wales, adding weight to theory cattle used in hauling stones across countryA cow’s tooth from a jawbone deliberately placed beside the entrance to Stonehenge at the Neolithic monument’s very beginning in 2995 to 2900 BCE could offer tantalising new evidence about how the stones were transported about 125 miles from Wales to Salisbury Plain.Analysis of the third molar tooth showed the animal began life in Wales, adding weight to a theory that cows were used as beasts of burden in hauling the enormous stones across the country. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Neanderthals bred with humans 100,000 YEARS earlier than first thought, scientists say

Experts have discovered that a five-year-old child who lived 140,000 years ago had parents from both species.

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42 h. ago Women's science award backed by Royal Society criticised for allowing trans entrants despite landmark Supreme Court gender ruling

The L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK awards gives £25,000 grants to five 'outstanding early-career women scientists' to further their research and boost female representation.

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8 d. ago Russia tied to huge hack into US federal court system as officials scramble to respond

US intelligence officials are scrambling on Tuesday, after investigators have uncovered evidence suggesting that Russia was at least partially responsible for a hack of a computer system that manages federal court documents

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2 w. ago Just three servings of family favourite side dish a week could trigger deadly type 2 diabetes

Scientists who tracked the diets of more than 200,000 adults found a 20 per cent higher risk among those tucking into three weekly servings.

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