The fossilised mastodon molar protruding from a creek bed in a Midpen preserve in California. A California geomorphologist surveying a creek for a habitat restoration project noticed an unusual object lying half in and half out of the water. Unsure what she had found, she turned to Google’s reverse image search for clues. The search…

Four years after researchers began studying the restoration of oyster reefs in China’s Bohai Bay, the newly created habitats are showing signs of recovery. A survey conducted in March 2026 found an average of 286 oysters per square metre on artificial reefs. The amount of suspended material in the surrounding water was also about 62%…

An ancient residence believed to be the grandest in the Pompeii archaeological site is being restored with a $1.6 million budget (1.4 million euros), entirely covered by a private sponsor, officials announced on Tuesday. Part of it is expected to open to guided groups by Christmas, said officials of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. House…

The inscription confirms Lincoln donated the signed portrait to support Union soldiers’ families during the Civil War. Some historical treasures spend decades behind glass, carefully catalogued and admired. Others wait quietly in forgotten corners of family homes, their significance hidden until an unexpected discovery brings the past back to life. A signed photograph of Abraham…

Hargitay also helped draw attention to the issue among lawmakers (AP file photo) More than 250 convictions have emerged from a long-running investigation into thousands of sexual assault cases in Detroit, Michigan, where evidence had remained untested for decades. American actress Mariska Hargitay, best known for her role as detective Olivia Benson in Law &…