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First seal ring depicting lighthouse of Alexandria found during dig at sunken ancient Egyptian port
Remains of the lighthouse were found in 1994 by a group of French archaeologists, and in 2025, parts of its threshold and foundation paving stones were resurfaced.
WWII air-raid shelter buried beneath German playground rediscovered during construction work
Archaeologists discover lost temple to war god near abandoned Roman military fort in Germany
Excavations near ancient Turkish port may have found Alexander the Great’s soldiers tombs - report
Mummy CT scan reveal ancient Egyptian might've suffered from osteoperosis
The discovery comes as part of an ongoing study using CT scans to order to analyze the remains of six different mummies, the oldest of which dates back approximately 2,300 year.
Moving toward the 'LinkedIn average': Studies find AI is reshaping everyday writing, conversation
Experts warn that individual expression is disappearing as AI tools drive uniform phrasing across essays, chats, and social media posts.
Study: A tiny elite sets Polymarket’s prices while most users lose money
Behavioral dynamics appear to reinforce the edge of contrarian, information-driven strategies.
Study finds domestic dogs have markedly smaller brains than wolves
Researchers say domestication drove the change and ask if pets lost intelligence.
Finally returning home: American family repatriates five ancient artifacts to Greece
Mendoni expressed her gratitude to the Gray family for their decision to return the artifacts, noting that it “highlights the decisive role of citizens in the protection of cultural heritage.”
Licked it and put it back—in Singapore: French student’s costly mistake
The student faces charges for vandalism, public nuisance, and mischief, with formal counts brought so far on the latter two.
Scorpions load their stings and claws with iron and zinc, boosting killing power
Scientists studied 18 species and found iron and zinc concentrated at the puncturing tips and grasping edges to improve prey capture.
Scientists say they’ve decoded what it takes to triumph at Eurovision
French featured in many early winners. Since the early 1990s, it has been associated with entries finishing further down the table.
‘Stolen rain’ returns? Scientists dismantle viral Iran–Turkey theory
As fighting escalated and air corridors were restricted, social media posts alleged that cloud seeding aircraft used by the US and its allies had been grounded, causing “stolen” rains to return.
Sinking, spooky feeling? A subsonic sound may be at fault
Researchers say low-frequency sound from wind, ventilation, and creaking beams can trigger fear, dizziness, and a sensed presence.
