Medicine that is more than 2,000 years old has been analysed by scientists.

Six tablets were discovered in a tin box onboard an ancient Roman shipwreck (обломки судна), found off the coast of Italy. 

Samples (образцы) of the fragile (хрупкий) material revealed that the p ... Read more »

Sony has announced a new smartphone that can be used in the shower or bath without the risk of damage.

This water-resistant feature is relatively common in Japan, but has not been included in many top-end smartphones released elsewhere.

The Xperia Z can also record HDR (high dynamic range) video, a facility borrowed from its camera division.

One analyst said it was evidence of Sony Mobile making progress but added "it still ha ... Read more »

High winds and record temperatures have fanned fires in south-east Australia, as the prime minister warned of a "very dangerous day".

More than 100 fires have already been reported in New South Wales, with residents in some areas urged to leave.

An uncontrolled fire is burning by the Tasman peninsula, near areas already hit by blazes(яркий огонь) over the weekend.

Teams in Victoria are also fight ... Read more »