Vibrant frescoes uncovered in Egyptian temple show depictions of ancient deities

VIBRANT FRESCOES UNCOVERED IN EGYPTIAN TEMPLE SHOW DEPICTIONS OF ANCIENT DEITIES German and Egyptian researchers have uncovered paintings and inscriptions on the walls and ceilings of the Temple of Khnum at Esna, near Luxor in Egypt. The images, which feature depictions of several deities, were covered in dirt and soot for almost 2,000 years, which […]

The future’s bright…

As a remedy for all the bad news out there, let us prescribe a small dose of feel-good science. Each issue, we’ll give you a rundown of the latest breakthroughs that aim to solve humanity’s biggest problems. From smart contact lenses to venom-inspired medicines, here you’ll find many reasons to feel hopeful for our future… […]