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Gold Viking Sword Pommel Found by Beginner Metal Detectorist in Northamptonshire
A beginner metal detectorist found a gold and silver Viking sword pommel in a Northamptonshire field after only six weeks in the hobby.
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SciencePig lung transplanted into human in groundbreaking operation sparks hope for organs on demand
Pig hearts, livers and kidneys have been transplanted into humans before but lungs are much more delicate
ScienceFlying taxis could rocket around Britain's skies in just two years as firm secures 'major vote of confidence'
The 'taxis' can fly up to 100 miles at speeds of up to 150mph - and take off vertically
ScienceFood for astronauts could soon be grown in SPACE as revolutionary experiment launched into orbit
Scientists say the move would cut costs and provide better quality food for scientists in space
ScienceEarth could be thrown out of orbit and into the sun by passing star, new research warns
Stellar flybys typically occur every few hundred thousand years
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Space breakthrough as two new 'never before seen' stars explode into sky in 'historical extremely rare event'
The phenomenon will be visible in some parts of North America, including Mexico, California and Texas
Britons set to be treated to space spectacle this week as Lyrid Meteor Shower lights up moonless night skies
Amateur astronomers have been told to expect up to 20 shooting stars every hour during the celestial event
Italian students uncover huge Roman vault beneath school after rumours of 'ghost rooms'
The incredible find came just a stone's throw from the Colosseum
Species long declared extinct in Britain makes remarkable comeback
Scientists have urged the public to record any sightings of the butterfly on its grand return
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Amelia Earhart files to be declassified after details of pioneer's 'final whereabouts' brought to light
Researchers made a breakthrough in the search for Ms Earhart's plane in August - while 'credible' sightings of her were brought to Donald Trump's attention this summer
British-built rover to land on MARS after landmark Red Planet launch finally given green light
The UK rover had been stuck in limbo after Russia invaded Ukraine - now, it could be heading to space
Neil deGrasse Tyson makes feelings clear on 'city killer' asteroid with 600x power of Hiroshima bomb
Tyson said that although the impact would be 'completely devastating' if it hit an urban area, the chances are extremely slim
Archaeology breakthrough as mysterious Roman artefact 'buried to defend iron age house' is uncovered
Researchers hope the artefact can shine a light on the way ancient Scots interacted with Roman soldiers
Scientists find space signals inside Australian beach sand
The technique is said to open doors to studying landscapes far older than previous methods allowed
UK astronomer to join 'planetary-defence mission' in major space first
The mission aims to study a small asteroid moon whose trajectory was altered in 2022