Spiked club identified as weapon behind square holes in medieval skulls
The mystery of square holes found in the skulls of soldiers from the 1361 Battle of Visby has been solved by researchers using replica weapons and motion-capture technology.
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A total solar eclipse was observed across parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and a small area of Portugal.
» readChris Carter on the Science, Inspiration, and Enduring Dynamic of The X-Files
In an interview, X-Files creator Chris Carter discussed the show's reliance on science and the importance of the Scully character.
» readSinging therapy found to reduce excessive belching more effectively than standard breathing exercises
A new study has suggested that singing therapy may offer a more effective treatment for supragastric belching than traditional diaphragmatic breathing exercises.
» readUK education department tests AI-written samples for pupil literacy assessments
The UK Department for Education is experimenting with artificial intelligence to create writing samples used in evaluating pupils' literacy standards between primary and secondary school, claiming it reduces annual costs by 95 percent.
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