Ancient DNA reveals Iron Age Britain was organised around women
A study of more than 500 individuals buried in north-east England before the Roman invasion of AD 43 has been published. The DNA analysis shows that Iron Age society was organised around women, with large clans tracing descent through the female…
» readPerseid meteor shower peaks in mid-August with sky show visible through month's end
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the year's most anticipated celestial events, has been increasing in activity since early July and will continue to be visible through the end of August.
» readStunning video captures total solar eclipse as corona and plasma burst into view
A time-lapse video of the August 12 total solar eclipse has been released, showing the moment of totality in remarkable detail. The footage was captured from Spain, which was selected as the best viewing location for the event.
» readAncient Martian meteorite offers rare glimpse into Red Planet’s early history
A brownish rock known as Teghaza 001, recovered in Mali in 2022, has been identified as one of the oldest known pieces of Mars. The 28-ounce meteorite is thought to date back at least 4.
» readNew study reveals dendrites give individual neurons surprising computational power
The first direct evidence has been found in animals that the brain's neurons are far more powerful than previously understood. This discovery, published in July in Science, shows that dendrites—the branching extensions of neurons—can process…
» read