A new analysis of this 400,000-year-old skull fills in missing branches on the elephant evolutionary tree.

There is no scientific evidence giants have ever existed, though archaeological and modern records show humans with a rare ...

The Trovant stones of Romania, found in Costești, are remarkable for their ability to grow, move, and reproduce. Formed millions of years ago, these unique stones expand after rainfall due to a ...

You’ve probably heard of painful kidney stones. Find out where else “stones” can appear in your body, and how to tell. Sudden, intense pain is the hallmark of a kidney stone. See pictures of ...

Monster Stones in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom are items you can collect on your journey through Hyrule, but at first it's a bit of a mystery as to what they're actually used for. There are quite a few ...

The origin of the standing sarsens at Stonehenge had been impossible to identify until now The origin of the giant sarsen stones at Stonehenge has finally been discovered with the help of a ...

Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are calcium debris deposits that form on the tonsils. While tonsil stones are usually not a health concern, they are often an indication of poor oral ...

The stones are smooth and flat and are usually made of volcanic rock called basalt. These particular stones are chosen because they retain heat. The stones used for a hot stone massage are placed ...

That's where pizza stones come in: These rectangular or circular slabs of relatively thick stone or metal absorb heat to cook pizza much faster than a pan or sheet tray, mimicking the results of ...

The Rolling Stones began calling themselves the "World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band" in the late Sixties. Few disputed the claim then, and few would dispute it now. The “bad boy” counterparts ...

“This Manchester-led study examined the behaviour of basalt magmas so we can better forecast the impact of future volcanic eruptions,” explained Professor Burton. “For example, Icelandic eruptions are ...

Tonight will be dry with mainly clear skies and a few isolated patches of cloud. A chance of the odd mist or fog patch developing. There will be light to gentle southerly winds. Sunday Tomorrow ...