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Fatal 'pharaohs’ curse' from Tutankhamun's tomb could provide cancer breakthrough
Scientists are hopeful of discovering other medical breakthroughs from fungi
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ScienceMysterious three-lobed asteroid appears to have own moon, scientists reveal
The extraordinary configuration places 44 Nysa among the rarest and most unusual asteroids known to science
ScienceSecretive Chinese scientists publish first image of asteroid many consider Earth’s 'quasi-moon'
China's National Space Administration confirmed the probe is now in orbit around the small celestial body
ScienceArchaeological discoveries reveal that ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled hunters
Researchers had initially dismissed bows, arrows and other weaponry that accompanied women in their burials as purely symbolic
ScienceMedieval mural discovered behind castle wall during renovation work - 'Absolutely phenomenal!'
The painting shows a red flower with its stem
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Christianity's oldest ever pipe organ set to be played again after disappearing for nearly 800 years
The organ found its home at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity, where it provided musical accompaniment for Crusader religious services
Archaeology breakthrough as 5,000-year-old 'fairy houses' discovered on picturesque island
The excavations revealed a fan-shaped arrangement of the three chambers
Archaeology discovery as 3,000-year-old Bronze Age settlement with 18 graves found during road build
Suffolk County Council said the discovery unveiled the region's 'unique history'
Puzzling object found on Mars sparks theories of extraterrestrial life
A photograph captured by Nasa's Curiosity rover has sparked renewed speculation about aliens
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Archaeology breakthrough as six 19th century coins discovered underneath HMS Victory
The coins endured punishing conditions for 132 years, where they were concealed beneath the fore lower mast
‘Learn your lesson!’ Researchers uncover 2,000-year-old bullet inscribed with ominous message
Other ammunition found nearby bore phrases such as 'catch' and 'take a taste'
Archaeologists make eerie discovery while exploring 800-year-old shipwreck
Images show that the graves were preserved well over the centuries
Archaeology breakthrough: See inside 2,000-year-old burnt scroll from Roman town as ancient writing is 'unwrapped'
The breakthrough marks the first time experts have been able to read substantial portions of one of these delicate documents
Archaeologists uncover 1,200-year-old loaf of bread bearing picture of JESUS
Officials say the astonishing find gives a unique insight into the lives of early Christian communities
Diver’s discovery sparks major dispute over Asia’s answer to Atlantis
Academics have long theorised that the Yonaguni Monument was once home to an advanced ancient civilisation