May 19 Paleontologists discover 'moth-like' predator that lived 506 million years ago Canadian paleontologists recently discovered Mosura fentoni, a 506-million-year-old predator resembling a moth. The discovery offers insights into extinct radiodonts' anatomy.
May 19 Ancient Roman military fortifications found in 'strategic location' in Egypt An excavation at the Tell Abu Sefeh site in Egypt revealed sophisticated military fortifications from the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, according to officials.
May 18 Canadian scientists identify ancient 'moth-like' predator with preserved internal anatomy Canadian paleontologists recently discovered Mosura fentoni, a 506-million-year-old predator resembling a moth. The discovery offers insights into extinct radiodonts' anatomy. (Source: Royal Ontario Museum)
May 18 Family kicked off flight over son’s insect bites despite doctor’s approval A family was stopped from boarding their British Airways flight after staff became suspicious of insect bites on their baby's leg, as the airline cites safety concerns.
May 18 Pompeii family's desperate final moments revealed in new archaeological excavation A new Pompeii excavation revealed details about family members who barricaded themselves with a bed during the Mt. Vesuvius eruption, providing insight into the ancient disaster.
May 18 Abandoned 'Wild West' theme park frozen in time shocks visitor: 'Left to rot' The eerie remains of two abandoned theme parks still stand in remote regions of Japan. They were discovered and documented by explorer Lukka Bradburn; see the pictures.
May 18 Space capsule marks milestone for bringing cargo back from orbit Atmos Space Cargo's Phoenix 1 mission marks Europe's entry into space return technology, with rapid prototyping and multinational collaboration leading the way.
May 18 Researchers uncover the odd reason an 'unusual' mummy survived the centuries Researchers have revealed the mystery behind a well-preserved 18th-century mummy in Austria, highlighting a unique embalming method involving zinc and fabric.
May 17 Pope Leo says family based on ‘union between a man and a woman,’ defends dignity of unborn Pope Leo XIV has reaffirmed traditional Catholic views on marriage and dignity of the unborn, emphasizing peace, justice and truth in his first major remarks.
May 17 Ancient bedrock kitchens reveal evidence of historical food practices, experts say Groundbreaking research by University of Utah anthropologists shows how ancient people processed certain plants on stone tools in the Northern Great Basin.