Stonehenge, one of the most iconic and mysterious monuments of ancient Britain, has puzzled researchers for centuries. Erected by prehistoric peoples over 5,000 years ago, its true purpose remains ...

Now researchers have suggested that the stone circle at Stonehenge, built during this period, may have been designed to unite early farming communities across Britain in response to the influx of ...

There are countless megalithic sites around the world, but while Stonehenge may be the most famous, know this: it is not the oldest or biggest. The site of Göbekli Tepe, in Turkey, dates back ...

For years, scientists have pondered the reason for the unusual movement as well as the purpose of the monument, also known as 'Stonehenge of the East'. After years of mystery, scientists may ...

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Stonehenge remains one of these great mysteries, with experts around the world divided over why exactly the prehistoric monument was built. Now, to add to this age-old confusion, it has emerged ...

Brain samples contained 10 times more microplastics than other organs. The brain may contain higher -- and more significant -- amounts of microplastics than other organs in the body, according to ...

Cognitively normal human brain samples collected at autopsy in early 2024 contained more tiny shards of plastic than samples collected eight years prior, according to a new study. Overall ...

A man with paralysis who had electrodes implanted in his brain can pilot a virtual drone through an obstacle course simply by imagining moving his fingers. His brain signals are interpreted by an ...

By embedding threads containing electrodes within the human brain, the company’s device allows paralyzed patients to engage with digital devices through their thoughts. Arbaugh, for example ...