Georgina Rannard
Science correspondent
G Caspari and M VavulinHigh-resolution imaging of tattoos found on a 2,500 year old Siberian “ice mummy” have revealed…
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Category: 4. World
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2,500-year-old Siberian ‘ice mummy’ had intricate tattoos
G Caspari and M VavulinScans of the ice mummy’s skin revealed details of animals and birds on her arms and hands -
2,300-year-old arm tats on mummified woman reveal new insights about tattooing technique in ancient Siberia
Fantastical animal imagery on the forearms of a 2,300-year-old mummified woman is revealing new information about the art of tattooing in ancient Siberia.
Thanks to cutting-edge photography, archaeologists have discovered that a virtuoso artist…
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First Australian-made rocket crashes shortly after lift off
The first orbital rocket made and designed in Australia crashed 14 seconds after lift-off during its first test launch.
Videos show the Eris rocket, launched by Gilmour Space Technologies, lifting off the ground before losing momentum and…
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Why Australians celebrate Christmas twice a year
James Chater/BBC NewsFor many Australians, July is a second festive season Six Irishmen walk into a bar.
This might sound like the start of a joke but, as legend has it, it’s actually the beginning of Christmas in July in Australia.
While this month…
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Flight disruption after major UK air traffic outage
Rachel Clun, Faarea Masud & Tom EspinerBusiness reporters, BBC News
EPAAir passengers have suffered significant disruption after an air traffic control outage brought major UK airports to a standstill.
The technical problem only lasted 20 minutes…
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Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September, the prime minister says
TORONTO (AP) — Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday, the latest in a series of symbolic announcements that are part of a broader…
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Russian drone, missile barrage on Kyiv leaves 6 killed, including child, 52 wounded, more people trapped under rubble
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Kyiv experienced multiple explosions across the capital late on July 30 and overnight, as swarms of Russian drones were followed by missile strikes, according to Kyiv Independent…
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Live Updates: Israel rejects Hamas’s ceasefire demand
Live Updates: Israel rejects Hamas’s ceasefire demand | The Jerusalem Post GHF blasts ex-staffer for ‘war crimes’ claims • NYT amends Gaza starvation story • Jewish congressman declines Qatar invite • Freed hostage Emily Damari condemns…
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