A grim and perplexing discovery has been made on a secluded Scottish coastline, where over 50 separate piles of cremated human ashes have been found abandoned, sparking a major police investigation into this macabre environmental and ethical scandal.
A Las Vegas funeral home is under investigation after police discovered cremated human remains in a vehicle following a crash. The grim find raises serious questions about the handling of the deceased.
A major police investigation is underway in Shropshire after a dog walker made a horrifying discovery of burnt human remains in a secluded woodland. Forensic teams are working to identify the victim and establish the circumstances.
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A Guardian investigation uncovers the alarming and unregulated rise in the online market for human bones and remains, raising serious ethical and legal questions in the UK and beyond.
Shocking discovery in Manchester as builders renovating a property uncover human skeletal remains buried beneath a cellar floor, prompting a major police investigation.
Lancashire Police have launched a probe after suspected human remains were found by a member of the public on Fairhaven Road in Lytham. Forensic teams are conducting a thorough examination of the scene.
Police have launched a major investigation after the skeletal remains of two children were discovered buried beneath the floorboards of a house in Wolverhampton, in a case that has shocked the local community.
Palaeontologists from the University of Portsmouth identify first new armoured dinosaur from the Isle of Wight in 142 years. Vectipelta barretti reveals surprising connections to dinosaurs from Asia.
A groundbreaking geological study has finally pinpointed the exact origin of Stonehenge's massive sarsen stones, solving a 400-year-old archaeological puzzle that has baffled historians for centuries.
Construction workers in central London made a grim discovery after uncovering suspected human bones during excavation work at a site in Westminster. Police have launched an investigation.
Scientists in Australia have discovered a prehistoric whale species, shedding new light on the evolution of marine mammals. The fossil could reshape our understanding of ancient oceans.
Authorities are scouring a derelict building in Westminster after reports of suspected human remains. Forensic teams are on-site as investigations continue.
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A surreal adventure in Alberta's Dinosaur Provincial Park, where ancient giants once roamed and their fossils still tell tales of a prehistoric world.
Shocking revelations emerge as British war heroes' remains are discovered stored in plastic containers in Malaysia, sparking outrage and calls for action.
Authorities in Tennessee are investigating after human remains were discovered in the Mississippi River near Jackson, sparking a multi-agency probe.
Scientists uncover a prehistoric whale species in Australia, shedding new light on the evolution of marine mammals and their ancient habitats.
Scientists uncover fossils of a prehistoric whale species in Australia, shedding new light on the evolution of marine mammals.
A newly discovered dinosaur fossil in Mongolia provides groundbreaking evidence of how ancient creatures evolved into today's birds.
The skeletal remains of a British scientist who vanished in Antarctica nearly two decades ago have been identified, solving a long-standing mystery in one of the world's harshest environments.
Forensic experts in New York have identified two additional victims of the 9/11 attacks, bringing closure to families after more than 20 years.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has sparked controversy with his administration's decision to conduct DNA testing on unidentified remains from the 9/11 attacks. Critics argue the move lacks sensitivity towards victims' families.
A group of teenagers stumbled upon human remains while walking along a UK beach, prompting a police investigation.
The remains of a German hiker who vanished nearly 30 years ago have been discovered in Switzerland's Valais Alps, solving a long-standing mystery.
A decades-old mystery is finally solved as DNA technology identifies the remains of a young boy found in Virginia, bringing closure to a haunting case.
As societal values evolve, the British Museum's continued display of human remains sparks debate. Is it time for change?
After nearly four decades, forensic genealogy has finally identified a young boy whose remains were discovered in Virginia in 1986, shedding light on one of America's most haunting cold cases.
Palaeontologists have uncovered a fascinating fossil of an ancient sea creature that bears a striking resemblance to SpongeBob SquarePants' best friend, Patrick Star. The 100-million-year-old discovery sheds light on prehistoric marine life.