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Face of 17th-century 'vampire' Zosia reconstructed by archaeologists

She was buried with a sickle over her neck to decapitate her if she attempted to resurrect.

Archaeologists discover hidden Maya city 'Valeriana' with grand pyramids in Mexico

LiDAR technology reveals over 6,600 hidden structures beneath dense vegetation in Campeche.

Researchers glimpse urbanization in ancient Israel at site of 5000-year-old public building

The uncovered settlement encompassed the remains of some of Judea’s first public buildings

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National Geographic team finds Andrew Irvine's boot on Mount Everest after 100 years

Discovery may help solve the mystery of whether Irvine and Mallory reached the summit in 1924.

Could Jupiter's moon be habitable? NASA sends 'Europa Clipper' to find out

The spacecraft will be NASA's first dedicated to studying a distant ice-covered moon in our solar system to determine whether it could be habitable for life. 

Jellyfish

Rare translucent jellyfish found on UK beach, caught on camera

“There's not many instances where you can see the prey of a creature in a predator's stomach!” Banfield said.

Astronomers observe early galaxy growth with new NASA telescope

Before using NASA's JWST telescope, studying galaxy growth at such an early stage in the universe was impossible.

Oldest deep-sea sunken ship found off Israeli coast sheds light on ancient trade

The ancient shipwreck was carrying hundreds of intact containers from 3,300-3,400 years ago, and revealed advanced navigation skills and significant trade connections.

 A 2,300-year-old gold ring found at the Givati Parking Lot, outside Jerusalem's Old City, May 27

Ancient gold ring, 2,300 years old, discovered in City of David

“This is an unusual and deeply moving find, not one found every day,” the IAA stated in their announcement.

First of its kind: Six-legged gazelle spotted in Israel's western Negev

While gazelle sightings in Israel are already uncommon due to their endangered status, this one is reported to be the first of its kind to be spotted.

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