Remains described as being those of a small child were found Thursday near the home of missing toddler Caylee Anthony's grandparents picked by Bornbad 12 months ago

The oldest known human hairs could be the strands discovered in fossil hyena poop found in a South African cave, a new study hints. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

A U.S. academic group is bemoaning the many universities abandoning studies of William Shakespeare in favor of such things as "Baywatch." picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Scientists have found hidden underwater traces of a city that existed at Alexandria seven centuries before Alexander the Great swept through Egypt during his quest to conquer the known world. (Theme pic not related) picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Now, a team of researchers working in New Mexico has found traces of life inside salty halite crystals. The discovery is "an invaluable resource for understanding the evolutionary record [of Earth] over a geological time frame." picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Scientists believe they have found a "missing link" in the evolution of the virus that causes AIDS. It bridges the gap between the infection that does no harm to most monkeys and the one that kills millions of people. That link is a virus that is killing chimpanzees in the wild at a disturbingly high rate, according to a study in Thursday's journal Nature. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Central African chimpanzees crave honey so much that they've invented the animal kingdom's most complex known set of tools to get it, according to researchers who found many of the tools still slathered with the syrupy liquid. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

The stone found was twice the weight of the previous record-holder, the Cullinan Diamond, which weighed about 3,106 carats. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Talk about throwing away money. Piles of old coins worth as much as $200,000 were found in a long-abandoned home, including scores that the owner had apparently thrown down a hole in the wall. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The AIDS virus has been circulating among people for about 100 years, decades longer than scientists had thought, a new study suggests. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Suspicious of the chunky diapers, inspectors with U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the international bridge in Hidalgo found several links of spicy pork sausage, or chorizo, inside. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

A small bundle found at the feet of an ancient Egyptian mummy whose tomb was inscribed with the phrase "Hapi-Men" contained the remains of a young dog, according to University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology staff who have named the canine "Hapi-Puppy." picked by Bornbad 7 months ago

A Chinese baby who had been unusually fussy was X-rayed by doctor who found six sewing needles inside him – including one in his head. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The left engine of Flight 1549 was found Wednesday still in one piece at the bottom of the Hudson river, according to New Jersey State Police. An Army Corps of Engineers sonar located the engine in the river bed, according to police. picked by suebe 10 months ago

Written by a bereaved wife, poem bears striking resemblance to Romeo and Juliet. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

Four human skulls were discovered in a man's apartment, one boiling in a pot of water, but authorities said charges aren't likely. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

A customer shopping at a discount supermarket store in Germany found stems of a poisonous weed in mixed salad bags, triggering concerns about potential health risks, the store said. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Neighbor Called Smell 'Horrendous'. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Parts of a child's body have been found at a former children's home in Jersey.

Picture not related. picked by topofall 2 years ago