Radiocarbon dating shows that it dates back to the Medieval period between 960-1150 AD.

Human skull discovered near river is approximately a thousand years old

A bee's "alarm clock" has been documented for the first time by scientists at Nottingham Trent University.


'Alarm clock' of bees recorded for the first time

An exhibition featuring astronaut Tim Peake's space capsule has opened to the public at Peterborough Cathedral.

More than 250 people are taking part in the contest aimed at discovering the world's best biology students. 

A second Great Spot has been discovered on Jupiter by University of Leicester astronomers, which is bigger than the famous Great Red Spot.

The Natural History Museum is beginning work to pack up its famous Diplodocus replica ahead of a countrywide tour.

One of the most dazzling meteor showers will be lighting up the sky overnight but it might be difficult to see this year...


British-led team of international astronomers came to the conclusion after
converting images from the Hubble Space Telescope into 3D maps.

Professor Don Pollacco from the University of Warwick explains the significance of the discovery of water flumes on Jupiter's moon, Europa.

A new portable cooling device to improve vaccine transportation in developing countries has won the 2016 James Dyson Award.

Academics at Loughborough University have developed a portable power-free test to detect bacterial resistance to antibiotics.

Find out how you can get the best view for the Perseid meteor shower, said to be one of the most spectacular celestial events. 

People can join experts at Bradgate Park in Leicester to discover how their latest archaeological dig is getting on.

It was to infinity and beyond for Birmingham schoolchildren who enjoyed launching their own balloon into space as part of a science lesson.

Many budding scientists dream of launching a rocket into space, but two schoolboys from the Midlands decided to send a teddy bear instead.