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Face of medieval teen girl in rare Christian burial finally revealed
The young woman, who was buried in England around 1,300 years ago with an extremely rare gold cross, is thought to have been an early Christian convert.
Prince Andrew came close to being king as Charles "cheated death"—podcast
Charles faced death on a number of occasions, which could have put his disgraced younger brother on the throne, his biographer tells "The Royal Report"
Viral Video Explains Mysterious Math 'Monster' Called 'Voice of God'
For decades mathematicians have sought some of the most quizzical answers regarding group theory. A TikTok video has brought it to a wider audience.
Researcher Says Omicron 'Almost a New Thing' After Release of New Studies
Two recent studies investigate why Omicron might be milder than other COVID variants.
Cryptocurrency Miners Risk Expanding America's Carbon Footprint
The U.S. now leads all other countries in cryptocurrency mining following China's ban earlier this year, according to Cambridge researchers.
'The A-Level Downgrades Cost My Daughter Her Place at Cambridge'
Neve was predicted A* A* A by her teachers and as her requirement for Cambridge was A* A A, we knew she would have been fine, had she been able to take the exams. The results Neve received through the English government's system were A*A B.
Genetics May Mean Some Women Don't Need Pain Relief During Labor
Co-author Ewan St. John Smith of the University of Cambridge told Newsweek that understanding the genes that regulate pain could help with developing new drugs.
Complete Roman City Mapped Using Advanced Ground Penetrating Radar Tech
"The key finding is that we are able to map the whole town in great detail without digging," said archaeologist Martin Millett.
University of Cambridge to Move Lectures Online Until Summer of 2021
The university says it is constantly adapting to changing advice as it emerges during this pandemic.
'Beautiful Physics' of Sand Dune Migration Discovered
Researchers found sand dunes interact and repel one another to move across the landscape.
Arctic Lake Drains Five Million Cubic Meters of Water in Just Five Hours
A fracture allowed the surface water to be transported to the land beneath the Arctic ice.
Climate Change Could Double Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Freshwater Lakes
Scientists carried out a "very hands-on" study in Canada to arrive at their conclusion.
Keeping Half the Planet Human-Free Would Affect Over a Billion People
"The lives of many people and the existence of diverse species hang in the balance," said an author of the study.
Scientists Reverse Aging in Rat Stem Cells
A co-author of the study told Newsweek the research could one day be used to help rejuvenate other tissues.
Gorillas Live in Tribes and Have 'All-male Bachelor Groups'
Scientists studied hundreds of gorillas spotted in forest clearings in the Republic of Congo.
Pig Brain Cells Brought Back From the Dead
The research could pave the way for treatments for brain damage, scientists believe.
Many Dementia Cases Could Be Influenced By DNA Errors
Researchers tried to discover why people with no family history of dementia developed the disease.
Study: Having More Kids Linked to Heart Disease
Researchers hope their work will encourage people with big families to look after their heart health.
How do cuttlefish camouflage themselves?
These marine animals can even change the texture of their skin to make themselves look like coral.
Physicists Track 'Secret' Particles, Thought Impossible
Forget everything you thought you knew about Schrödinger's cat.
Ancient Egyptian, Biblical Texts Reveal Oldest Eclipse
Academics from the University of Cambridge have been able to use the annual eclipse to establish a chronology for the rule of the Pharaohs.
Artificial Intelligence Could Help End Animal Suffering
Scientists have learned to use artificial intelligence to understand the facial expressions of sheep and figure out when they're in pain.
Viruses Are More Dangerous in the Morning: Study
A study has suggested that late-risers might have one up on early birds.
Photos: 'Best Preserved' Bronze Age Homes in Britain
Archaeologists are excavating dwellings so well-preserved they include footprints and dishes with remnants of meals still inside.
Biological Babies For Same-Sex Parents a Possibility After Stem Cell Breakthrough
Stem cells from people of the same gender can be used to create human egg and sperm cells.