Chemical analysis of teeth from decapitated bodies in an ancient burial pit in Dorset has revealed that the victims were Vikings.
All of the victims had suffered wounds inflicted by a sharp weapon to their skulls, jaws and upper spines consistent with decapitation injuries. Some also had their limbs hacked off.
12 March 2010
Bumblebees learn how to make the most out of exotic winter flowers popular in British gardens.
10 March 2010
Genetic discovery could lead to crops that can grow in infertile soils.
9 March 2010
Fish fed at random are bolder than ones reared with steady supply.
8 March 2010