Researchers say a galaxy called EGS8p7 that is more than 13.2 billion years old, while the universe itself is about 13.8 billion years old. Astronomers say the discovery provides them with a rare opportunity to see how galaxies began to take shape when the universe was still extremely young.
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The glow-in-the-dark CHICKS: Birds injected with luminous protein fluoresce under ultraviolet light - and they could help curb the spread of bird flu
Scientists from The Roslin Institute in Edinburgh injected the chicks (pictured) with a fluorescent protein to help identify them from normal birds during tests. The researchers are studying the spread of bird flu by adding 'decoy' genes to the yolks of newly laid eggs alongside the protein. They are then able to see how susceptible the chicks are to the disease compared to chicks that haven't been genetically modified.
Will hackers make self-driving cars CRASH? Vehicles are tricked into seeing 'ghost' obstacles using just a laser pointer
Security expert Jonathan Petit developed the proof-of-concept attack at the University of Cork. He was able to trick the remote sensing technology of self-driving cars into seeing 'echoes' of other cars or pedestrians using a simple laser pointer and the attack could be deployed from a distance of 330ft (100 metres). His findings are due to be presented at November's Black Hat conference in Amsterdam. This image shows what the cameras and sensors on self-driving cars 'see' as they navigate. The main image shows This image shows what the cameras and sensors on the cars 'see' as they navigate. Google's car is pictured inset.
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Historians believe they have uncovered a series of burial chambers in Turkey dating back to the Kingdom of Uratu, which ruled the country from the mid-ninth century until its defeat by the Medes. Archaeologist are now carrying out the painstaking task of unearthing the pithos chambers, which are like large ceramic jars (above main). They have been discovered in the town of Vans (inset), which was the capital of the ancient kingdom.
Ford to add ANTI-SPIDER technology to its cars: New screen will stop fuel-sniffing creepy crawlies nesting in vehicles
The firm's 'spider screen' is being rolled out in Ford vehicles in North America and will be included in the global launch of the 2016 Ford Focus RS (main picture). It's designed to stop Cheiracanthium mildei and Cheiracanthium inclusum, two species known as yellow sac spiders (inset) nesting inside cars. Arachnid nests have resulted in headaches for drivers and car manufacturers, including Toyota and Mazda, which have both had to recall car models because of spider problems.
Are these the most luxurious headphones in the world? £800 buds promise crystal-clear sound and have a BULLETPROOF cord
The AK Ti8e headphones (pictured left and top right)from Amstel&Kern; launched at IFA in Berlin and will go on sale next months for £800 ($999 or €990). The luxurious accessory has a cord made of Kevlar - the same ultra-durable material used in bulletproof vests - and features cutting-edge technology for clearer sounds. An exploded view of the earphones' internals is shown bottom right.
Forget the 'floating spoon' on Mars, now there's a whole cutlery set! Nasa's Curiosity images reveal more strange shaped rocks on the red planet
Earlier this week, one group claimed they had seen a 'floating spoon' on Mars captured by Curiosity's Mastcam on sol 1089 of the mission. Now, a new wider version of the image reveals more 'spoons' nearby and even something resembling a chopstick (inset) on the same rock outcrop. Exerts estimate the spoons are around 10cm long. they are caused by the windy conditions on Mars breaking down the rock.
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The Starliner is set for blast off! Boeing opens massive facility to build spacecraft that will see US return to manned spaceflight
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Creepy crawlies as you've never seen them before: Tiny microscope that could revolutionise the way objects are magnified is put to the test in the Amazon rainforest
Foldscope was tested out by US field biologist Aaron Pomerantz, who spent a month in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest where he used the device to capture a series of striking images. The 25-year-old used it to take pictures of ants protecting a mealybug (left) and a close-up image of an Aphid, also known as plant lice (right). The device is 70mm x 20mm in size and weighs just 0.3oz - much lighter than a traditional microscope at around 512oz.
'Vampire' squirrel caught on film for first time: Fluffy yet ferocious rodent has a reputation for attacking deer
Scientists used motion sensitive cameras to film the 14 inch long elusive tufted ground squirrel (pictured left) in the forest of Gunung Palung National Park in Indonesia. Local legends say the rodent leaps from trees on to passing muntjac deer (bottom right), slashing their necks before disemboweling the carcass. However, the new footage shows the fluffy creature foraging harmlessly in the leaf-litter of the forest floor. An illustration of the so called 'vampire' squirrel is shown top right.
Mystery of what killed 200,000 antelope in one MONTH solved? Normally harmless bacteria appear to have turned on the endangered animals
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The 'Son of Concorde' comes closer to reality: Drone that will use flexible wings could reduce sonic booms on future aircraft
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