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Earliest known frogs found trapped in amber
Jun 14, 2018Scientists have discovered the oldest known frog specimens within pieces of fossilized tree sap.
No hidden chamber in Tutankhamun's tomb
May 6, 2018A third radar scan of the young pharoah's tomb has conclusively ruled out the existence of hidden chambers.
Spider with a tail found preserved in amber
Feb 5, 2018Scientists have identified a species of long-tailed proto-spider dating back over 100 million years.
Blood-filled parasites found trapped in amber
Dec 13, 2017Palaeontologists have discovered prehistoric parasites that once fed on the blood of dinosaurs.
Archaeologist criticizes 'hidden chamber' find
Nov 5, 2017Zahi Hawass has spoken out about the recent discovery of a large void in the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Mysterious void found inside Great Pyramid
VIDEO Nov 2, 2017Japanese and French scientists have announced the discovery of what could be a large hidden chamber.
Hunt is on for hidden 'recess' in Great Pyramid
Aug 6, 2017Scientists working on the ScanPyramids project believe that the Khufu Pyramid contains secret chambers.
Ancient fossil bird found trapped in amber
Jun 9, 2017The incredibly well-preserved hatchling is believed to date back 99 million years to the Cretaceous Era.
Burial chamber of Egyptian princess found
May 14, 2017Archaeologists have made a fascinating discovery inside a 3,800-year-old pyramid in Dahshur, Egypt.
James Webb telescope to undergo testing
Mar 30, 2017The successor to the Hubble Space Telescope is set to be placed inside a huge thermal vacuum chamber.
King Tut's tomb to undergo third set of scans
Feb 27, 2017A new team is set to attempt a last-ditch effort to find evidence of a secret chamber in the tomb.
'Alien' insect is unlike any ever seen before
VIDEO Jan 30, 2017The find is so unusual that it has had to be assigned to a whole new branch of the insect family tree.
Actual dinosaur tail found preserved in amber
Dec 8, 2016The unprecedented 99 million-year-old specimen contains preserved bones, soft tissues and feathers.
Two 'secret rooms' found within Great Pyramid
Oct 18, 2016Two previously-unknown cavities have been identified within the walls of Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza.
Ancient 'machine' protected the Great Pyramid
Jul 14, 2016A special security system outside the King's Chamber was intended to prevent thieves from breaking in.
New scanner to help unlock pyramid's secrets
Jun 5, 2016A new type of scanning technology is being employed to look for hidden chambers inside the Great Pyramid.
Doubts raised over King Tut hidden chambers
May 10, 2016Egyptian authorities have stated that better technology will be needed to investigate the tomb further.
King Tut's tomb scans remain inconclusive
Apr 1, 2016More scans will be needed to confirm what lies behind the walls of King Tutankhamun's tomb in Egypt.
Two hidden rooms found in King Tut's tomb
Mar 17, 2016Authorities in Egypt have confirmed the discovery of two hidden chambers inside Tutankhamun's tomb.
Search continues for King Tut hidden chamber
Mar 2, 2016New scans will take place next month in a renewed bid to locate a secret room in King Tutankhamun's tomb.
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