Europe’s Oldest Human Named After Pink Floyd
The amazingly well-preserved remains were discovered at Level TE7 at the Sima del Elefante site in the Atapuerca Mountains.
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Plastic Pollution Can Be Removed From Lakes By Naturally-Occurring Bacteria
The research team explained that bacteria break down the carbon compounds in plastic to use as food for their growth.
Video Shows Huge Machine Tunneling For Britain’s High-Speed Rail Project
Dorothy is named after Dorothy Hodgkin, who in 1964 became the first British woman to win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Marina Fire Puts Two In Hospital And Destroys Several Boats
Three fire engines and a bulk water carrier were called to the scene to help extinguish the blaze on Sunday, July 24.
Steve Jobs’ Original Apple Computer Prototype Goes Up For Auction
Bidding, as of July 26, was at $278,005 – but the lot is expected to sell for over $500,000 when the auction ends on August 18.
High-Speed Storage Of CO2 Discovered In Bacteria Could Help Fight Climate Change
The bacteria, which lives in environments scarce with oxygen such as the deep sea, was initially discovered in Lake Kivu in 1981.
New Study Of South China Ancient Human DNA Hints At Native Americans’ East Asian Roots
A statement from Cell Press quotes study co-author Bing Su as saying: “Ancient DNA technique is a really powerful tool.
Lunar City With Artificial Gravity Created In Bid To Enable Babies To Be Born On Moon
The 1,300-foot tall rotating building is designed to complete a full circle every 20 seconds.
Secret Tomb Of Ancient Egyptian General Unearthed By Archaeologists
The burial shaft dates back to the early 5th century B.C. and was excavated by the Czech Institute of Egyptology.