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Prehistoric human remains found in East Yorkshire

A burial monument with human remains thought to be about 4,500 years old has been discovered in East Yorkshire.

Earth’s oldest known earthquake was probably triggered by plate tectonics

Scientists studying rocks in South Africa report evidence for the earliest known earthquake triggered by plate tectonics. The temblor struck more than 3 billion years ago.

Stardust found in ancient extraterrestrial meteorite is older than the Sun

These particles are like celestial time capsules, providing a snapshot into the life of their parent star,” says Dr Nicole Nevill, lead author of a study published today in the Astrophysical Journal.

Ötzi the Iceman used surprisingly modern technique for his tattoos 5,300 years ago, study suggests

Ötzi the Iceman’s many tattoos were made by “hand-poking” — a manual version of the tattooing technique usually used today — and not by cutting his skin as some researchers have suggested, according to a new study.

Hubble Telescope witnesses a new star being born in a stunning cosmic light show

The Hubble Space Telescope has imaged a powerful jet erupting from a natal envelope of gas and dust that represents a newly born star announcing itself to the cosmos.