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Egyptian pyramids mystery finally explained as archaeologists uncover how ancient wonders were built
No confirmed example of this design has been found in Ancient Egypt before
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ScienceScience breakthrough: The kraken was REAL say researchers after remains of prehistoric predator the size of two London buses are found
'I certainly wouldn’t have wanted to go swimming in the ancient oceans if these things were swimming around,' one researcher said
ScienceAncient Roman die unearthed in first of its kind discovery during fort dig
The discovery has been hailed as offering a remarkably personal glimpse into Roman daily life at the frontier garrison
ScienceNew archaeology study could re-write 14,000-year-old history about how first humans got to America
Critics of the new findings cite previously discovered artifacts dated farther back than now claimed
ScienceAncient hippopotamus that roamed Britain 120,000 years ago found in Welsh cave
The discovery was made inside a vast underground chamber beneath Pembroke Castle
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Archaeologists reveal 20-year-long restoration of one of ancient Egypt's most important landmarks
The statues depict Tutankhamun's grandfather
Neanderthals MATED with human women scientists reveal in groundbreaking new study
Most people alive today have a small amount of Neanderthal DNA in their genetic make-up
Australian authorities issue warning over mysterious space balls found washed up on beach - 'Potentially hazardous'
The objects could contain extremely toxic chemicals
Researchers make extraordinary discovery that could completely change everything we know about human evolution
The fossil is one of several that link modern humans to the other great apes
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Robocops who can survive shootings could be fighting crime within two years
The robots would possess the capability to determine whether an individual is carrying a weapon from a distance of 200 metres
Scientists edge closer to resurrecting extinct dodo bird - by using pigeon DNA
A pigeon is the closest living relative to the flightless bird, which was hunted to extinction 300 years ago
Nasa launches major rescue mission as telescope plunges towards Earth
The Swift telescope's descent stems from heightened solar activity, which has caused Earth's atmosphere to expand outward
Scientists create a miniature nuclear fireball – and make a surprise discovery
The study sought to fill potential gaps of knowledge in nuclear fallout models
Largest prehistoric structure in Britain discovered near Stonehenge
The structures are over 4,000 years old, dating back to the Neolithic period
Major breakthrough in hunt for life outside our solar system as scientists spot 'Earth-like' planet
Astronomers believe the exoplanet may have had ample opportunity for life to emerge