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British engineering firm helping to keep astronauts safe on first manned Moon mission in 50 years
Nasa's Artemis II is due to launch no earlier than February 8
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ScienceScientists unveil SHARK-PROOF wetsuit made of sailing rope - which they say could save lives
It is thought the wetsuits will significantly reduce blood loss after a shark attack
ScienceArchaeology breakthrough at bowling alley dig as experts uncover surprise items
An open day was held today to see the work being done
ScienceShells from Captain Cook’s third voyage 'lost for 40 years' saved from skip: 'Nothing short of a miracle'
An 18th-century shell collection from Captain James Cook’s third voyage, thought lost for more than 40 years, has been returned to English Heritage after being saved from a skip in “nothing short of a miracle”.The collection, containing more than 200 specimens including an extinct species and severa...
ScienceArchaeologists baffled after Roman treasure from Hadrian's Wall is found over 1,000 miles away
The 'Berlanga Cup' was found in central Spain - some 1,200 miles from the northern edge of the Roman Empire
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China space probe returns to Earth with first EVER samples from the Moon's unexplored far side
Samples from the Chang’e-6 could answer crucial question on how planets are formed
Archaeology breakthrough as Mayan astronomers predicted solar eclipses for CENTURIES over 1,000 years ago
Researchers suggest the Maya techniques, if maintained today, could still accurately forecast eclipses visible from Mexico
Stonehenge altar may have travelled hundreds of miles away, scientists believe
The six-tonne sandstone megalith originated near Orkney, meaning it travelled approximately 460 miles to reach Wiltshire
Ancient temple belonging to mysterious Incan empire precursors discovered in Andes
The true nature of the mysterious Tiwanaku civilisation has long puzzled historians
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Archaeology breakthrough as rare rock carving reveals key secrets about ancient Egyptian kings
The discovery near Aswan could change how scientists view early rulers of northern Africa
Cave under UK castle could change understanding of prehistoric Britain after rare evidence unearthed
Among the discoveries are hippopotamus bones from creatures that once inhabited Wales
Archaeologists reveal full extent of Roman villa with remarkable mosaic
The find has astonished researchers with its scale and sophistication
Mysterious dark matter breakthrough as scientists crack radical new theory
Dark matter and dark energy make up 95 per cent of the universe
Metal detectorists uncover 'spectacular' Bronze Age arm rings under site of planned electric substation
Campaigners argued the location should now be recognised as archaeologically significant
Science breakthrough as new species of whale discovered dating back 26 million years
The skull fossil of the Janjucetus dullardi was discovered in 2019