Lost Bach organ pieces performed after 300 years
Two long-lost organ compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach, unheard for three centuries, have been authenticated and performed in Leipzig. Discover the story behind this remarkable musical find.
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First Ever Sighting of Elusive Beaked Whale
Scientists achieve a world-first sighting of the elusive ginkgo-toothed beaked whale off Mexico's coast after a five-year search. Discover how this breakthrough helps protect these mysterious deep-diving mammals.
London treasure finds fall to just 8 in 2024
London recorded only 8 treasure discoveries in 2024, down from previous years, while Norfolk leads with 138 finds. Explore the changing landscape of UK treasure hunting and mudlarking.
15th-Century Flemish Triptych Worth £3.5m Found in Dorset
A 15th-century Flemish triptych discovered during almshouse renovations in Sherborne, Dorset, has been valued at £3.5m. The artwork will be auctioned to fund social housing projects in the historic market town.
Rare prehistoric boats found in Cambridgeshire quarry
Three remarkably preserved bronze and iron age log boats discovered after 3,500 years in mud go on permanent display at Flag Fen archaeology park in Peterborough.
New 'Lucifer' bee with devil horns discovered in Australia
A new species of bee with devil-like facial horns has been discovered in Western Australia by Dr Kit Prendergast. This groundbreaking find highlights the importance of biodiversity conservation.
€1 Italian House Reveals Historic Secrets in Chest
A British homeowner's €1 Italian property purchase turned into an extraordinary historical discovery when they uncovered a mysterious padlocked chest containing century-old secrets.
Humpback whale's clever remora removal technique filmed
Groundbreaking underwater footage reveals the astonishing moment a humpback whale demonstrates sophisticated problem-solving skills to dislodge stubborn remora fish in a never-before-seen marine behaviour.
How America's First Civilisation Survived Climate Collapse
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery reveals how the Norte Chico civilisation in Peru adapted their society and agriculture to withstand a catastrophic climate shift that wiped out contemporary cultures.
World's Largest Spider Web Found in Cave
Explorers uncover a colossal spider web spanning entire cave walls in a discovery that's both breathtaking and terrifying. The massive silk structure reveals new insights into arachnid behaviour.
David Bowie Made Me Question My Sexuality
A powerful personal story of sexual awakening and self-discovery, where David Bowie's androgynous glamour challenged one woman's understanding of her own identity and forced her to confront an unexpected truth about her sexuality.
Brightest black hole flare ever recorded stuns scientists
Scientists in California witness unprecedented cosmic explosion from distant supermassive black hole, illuminating the night sky with otherworldly brilliance.
Century-old shipwreck mystery unearthed on beach
Maritime archaeologists are investigating a mysterious wooden shipwreck that emerged from the sands of a Victorian beach, potentially revealing secrets from over a century ago.
The attic discovery that ended work stress
Discover how one person's attic find transformed their approach to work-life balance and mental wellbeing forever in this inspiring personal story.
Chinese vase valued at £2k sells for £328,000
A remarkable Chinese imperial vase discovered in a routine valuation stunned auctioneers when it sold for 164 times its estimate at a London auction house.
WWI soldier's message in bottle found after 107 years
A poignant message from a First World War soldier has been found washed up on a remote Australian beach, 107 years after it was cast into the sea, creating an extraordinary historical discovery.
Three Words in Sudoku Book Changed My Life
Discover how a simple Sudoku book containing three unexpected words sparked a profound personal transformation and changed one woman's perspective on life forever.
EastEnders couple's future threatened by shocking discovery
A popular EastEnders couple faces an uncertain future after making a shocking discovery that threatens to tear them apart in dramatic Walford storyline.
Lost Lo-Fi Tapes of Australian Nun Discovered
Decades after they were recorded, the hauntingly beautiful lo-fi pop songs of Sister Irene O'Connor have been unearthed, revealing a hidden musical talent from an unlikely source.
Egypt's $1bn Grand Museum opens after 20-year build
After two decades of construction and numerous delays, Egypt's monumental $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors beside the Giza pyramids, becoming the world's largest archaeological museum.
Nanotyrannus confirmed as separate dinosaur species
The century-long dinosaur debate is over as new analysis of the 'Duelling Dinosaurs' fossil definitively proves Nanotyrannus was a distinct species from T. rex, rewriting tyrannosaur history.
Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas Sets New Speed Record
Astronomers track the fastest interstellar comet ever recorded as 3I/Atlas makes its closest approach to Earth, offering a rare glimpse of a visitor from beyond our solar system.
Rare White-Knuckled Wolf Spider Invades UK Before Halloween
A terrifyingly rare white-knuckled wolf spider has been discovered in the UK just days before Halloween, sending shivers through the scientific community.
Emmerdale Shock: Mack's Kevin Discovery Forces Aaron to Act
In a dramatic Emmerdale twist, Mackenzie Boyd uncovers disturbing new evidence about Kevin, forcing Aaron Dingle to confront a dangerous truth that could change everything.
Bowhead Whales' 200-Year Lifespan Holds Anti-Ageing Clues
Groundbreaking research into the remarkable longevity of bowhead whales is uncovering biological secrets that could revolutionise how we approach human ageing and age-related diseases.
Carnivorous 'Death Ball' Sponge Found in Ocean Depths
Scientists uncover a trove of bizarre new species in Antarctica's deep waters, including a flesh-eating sponge that rolls across the seafloor like a macabre tumbleweed.
The Personality Test Trap: Why We Love Labels
From ancient humoral theory to modern Myers-Briggs, explore why humans remain fascinated with personality typing despite questionable scientific validity.
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