‘Oldest axe’ was made by early Australians
A tiny stone flake from north-western Australia is a remnant of the earliest known axe with a handle, archaeologists have claimed.
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India to ‘divert rivers’ to tackle drought
India is set to divert water from its rivers to deal with a severe drought, a senior minister has told the BBC.
Italy unearths huge Roman barracks during Rome metro dig
Excavation work for a new metro line in Rome has unearthed a huge Roman barracks from the 2nd Century AD when Emperor Hadrian was in power.
Why this green stone can be worth more than gold
China’s appetite for jade has grown as the country has become wealthier.
Why India’s aspiring engineers are killing themselves
The town of Kota in northern Rajasthan state is known for its numerous study centres which help students pass India's extremely competitive admission exams for medical and engineering colleges.
China is super-sizing science.
From building the biggest experiments the world has ever seen to rolling out the latest medical advances on a massive scale and pushing the boundaries of exploration from the deepest ocean to outer space - China’s scientific ambitions are immense.
Microsoft accused of Windows 10 upgrade ‘nasty trick’
Microsoft has faced criticism for changing the pop-up box encouraging Windows users to upgrade to Windows 10.
Great Barrier Reef: Bleaching ‘kills 35% of area’s coral’
At least 35% of corals in the northern and central parts of Australia's Great Barrier Reef have been destroyed by bleaching,
How we unravelled Mayan secrets from the air
Some of the most magnificent Mayan murals ever found – dating to 100BC – were discovered deep in the jungle of San Bartolo, Guatemala back in 2001.
Olympic professional boxing vote is criticised by Carl Frampton
Former world champion Carl Frampton and a number of other high-profile fighters have hit out at the decision to allow professionals to box at the Olympics.
