Scientists take off for southeastern Pacific climate study
During October and November 2008, some 150 scientists from 40 institutions in eight nations - including scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory - will take...
View ArticleEpic voyage to reveal clues to ancient migration
Two Durham University scientists are to play a key part in a 6000 km trip following the migration route of ancient Pacific cultures. Drs Keith Dobney and Greger Larson, both from the Department of...
View ArticleAfghanistan declares its first national park
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) applauded Afghanistan's National Environment Protection Agency (NEPA), which announced today...
View ArticleFigurines of Aphrodite from the era of the Roman Empire discovered in Hippos
An ancient treasure comprising three figurines of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, which was buried underground for over 1,500 years, was uncovered during the tenth season of excavations that are...
View ArticleA rare discovery: An engraved gemstone carrying a portrait of Alexander the...
A rare and surprising archaeological discovery at Tel Dor: A gemstone engraved with the portrait of Alexander the Great was uncovered during excavations by an archaeological team directed by Dr Ayelet...
View ArticleCaistor skeleton mystifies archaeologists
A skeleton, found at one of the most important, but least understood, Roman sites in Britain is puzzling experts from The University of Nottingham...
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