From awards-laden lyricists to those whose creativity has reached new heights of expression, these musicians could – and should – be considered poets. A master of what many would deem ...

"Fossil feathers are usually preserved in ancient mudrocks laid down in lakes or lagoons. The fossil vulture is preserved in ...

This discovery marks the first-ever record of such preservation, representing an entirely new form of soft tissue ...

A 30,000-year-old fossilized vulture from Italy has provided scientists with an unprecedented glimpse into how volcanic rock can preserve microscopic feather details. This discovery is the first to ...

Its subject matter is an altogether newer scourge: the radicalisation online of teenage boys leading to them committing savage acts of violence, especially against girls. The central character in ...

Dave Mahon, 53, walked free from court after being accused of assaulting his pensioner neighbour. He was acquitted of headbutting his elderly neighbour after Judge John Aylmer directed the jury to ...

The city is full of cultural treasures, like the stunning Tholu bommalata leather puppets, which bring the epic tales of the Ramayana and Mahabharata to life with intricate artistry. The city is ...

A new World Bank report shows that poverty in Africa may be lower than current estimates suggest and no systematic increase in inequality, given the available data Challenges remain substantial: more ...

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