By Will Dunham (Reuters) - On the ceiling of a limestone cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, scientists have discovered artwork depicting three human-like figures interacting with a wild pig in what they have determined is the world's oldest-known confidently

By Will Dunham (Reuters) - Thousands of bone fragments discovered in a cave on the Tibetan Plateau in China are offering rare insight into the lives of Denisovans, the mysterious extinct cousins of Neanderthals and our own species, showing they hunted

Imagine a world where travelling to space is as simple as taking an elevator. This isn't science fiction—it's the vision behind Japan's ambitious plan to build a space elevator. With the potential to revolutionize space travel and exploration, this project

Every year on June 30th, the world unites to observe Asteroid Day, a United Nations-sanctioned event dedicated to raising public awareness about the risks and opportunities associated with asteroids. This day is not just a calendar mark but a significant global

By Will Dunham (Reuters) - Living among a small band of Neanderthals in what is now eastern Spain was a child, perhaps 6 years old, with Down syndrome, as shown in a remarkable fossil preserving traits in the inner ear anatomy

Nasa recently announced the awarding of contracts to seven companies, including industry giants such as SpaceX and Blue Origin, to investigate cheaper methods of returning rock samples from Mars to Earth. This initiative represents a significant step in the search

Private flights into space: A bill to regulate private space expeditions is ready to be presented to the Council of Ministers. The measure, nicknamed the 'Musk law' in homage to private space sector pioneer Elon Musk, drafted by the Ministry

By Will Dunham (Reuters) - More than 250 million years ago, Scotland was not veiled in mist and rain, as it often is today, but rather a desert blanketed in sand dunes. One of the denizens of this challenging landscape was

When we think of ancient Egyptian temples, our minds often conjure images of grand stone structures weathered by time, with beige and sand-coloured exteriors. However, the reality of these ancient marvels was far more colourful. Thanks to groundbreaking advancements in