Giant pterosaur fossil unveiled in Brazil
Reconstructed skeleton of giant pterosaur unveiled in BrazilClose The reconstructed skeleton and fossilised remains of a giant pterosaur have been unveiled at a museum in Brazil. Measuring 8.2m from wingtip to wingtip, it is thought to be the biggest flying reptile fossil ever found in the country. Marzieh Mashkoori reports.
First female winner for Fields maths medal
Prof Maryam Mirzakhani was given the Fields Medal for her work on complex geometry An Iranian mathematician working in the US has become the first ever female winner of the celebrated Fields Medal. In a landmark hailed as "long overdue", Prof Maryam Mirzakhani was recognised for her work on complex geometry. Four of the medals were presented in Seoul at the International Congress of Mathematicians
Stem cell scientist found dead in apparent suicide
Prof Sasai answering questions from reporters at a news conference in April A Japanese scientist involved in a scandal over discredited stem cell research has been found dead at his laboratory in an apparent suicide. Prof Yoshiki Sasai, 52, was cleared of direct misconduct by an investigation, but faced criticism for his oversight. Scientists around the world have expressed regret at losing a reno
Japanese man sets self on fire over military rule change
The incident took place on a bridge at the busy Shinjuku station in central Tokyo A man set himself on fire in central Tokyo in protest at a proposed law which could allow Japan to deploy its military overseas. The man was taken to hospital after being hosed down but his condition was not immediately known, officials said. Japan's government could make the change to its pacifist constitution as ea
30,000-year-old giant virus 'comes back to life'
The virus was inactive for more than 30,000 years until it was revived in a laboratory in France An ancient virus has "come back to life" after lying dormant for at least 30,000 years, scientists say. It was found frozen in a deep layer of the Siberian permafrost, but after it thawed it became infectious once again. The French scientists say the contagion poses no danger to humans or animals, but
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