A bone from the Baishiya Karst cave in Tibet suggests that Denisovans lived there about 40,000 years ago, long after modern humans had spread across much of Asia. Combined with earlier evidence of their presence in the area 190,000 years ago, the find reveals an extraordinary persistence in the face of exceptionally difficult circumstances. It … Read more
Although we are not in the traditional Northern Lights season, the aurora borealis has already made a few appearances over the past few months. The most memorable was in May, where the breathtaking phenomenon took place. Although we are not so lucky very often, Scotland boasts some of the best locations in the UK for … Read more
Al Murray brings the iconic character to the King’s Theater on Friday 28 June as part of the Al Murray: Guv Island tour, promising audiences “some absurd explanations for things, all wrapped up in the guise of common sense”. Al says that for people who have seen one of these shows before, it “has that … Read more
For Bea, moments scrolling through the news on the toilet made her feel the need to reassess her relationship with her phone. The 37-year-old from London began to feel uncomfortable with the way ping notifications and the urge to answer her phone were invading her life. So when her iPhone broke over a year ago, … Read more
It comes as no surprise to anyone in Cornwall when they are told that places like Feock, Padstow, Rock or St Ives are among the most expensive places to buy a house and get on the property ladder. But what about the places where it’s more affordable? According to CornwallLive analysis of the latest paid … Read more
Brent_1/iStock Wish on a star Lying on a blanket under a sky so bright and full of stars that it feels like you could pluck them out of the sky is a humbling affair. But to truly savor this experience, you’ll need to escape the city’s streetlights and find places where the sky turns pitch … Read more
Anyone up for dinner and a rocket launch? A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket may take off Tuesday evening, carrying Starlink internet satellites. Weather permitting, the rocket launch will be visible in the skies over Volusia County on the night of Tuesday, June 4. Below is a calendar for upcoming rocket launches and how to watch … Read more
A flight attendant who is unable to do her dream job after breaking her leg in seven places during heavy turbulence has won a six-figure payout. Eden Garrity, 31, was pushing a trolley when the Thomas Cook flight from Cuba to Manchester was caught in a fierce Atlantic hail storm. The impact of the turbulence … Read more