The phenolic and naphthalene derivatives probably originated from smouldering wood, with the methoxyphenols arising from lignin-degradation products that resulted from the pyrolysis of soft coniferous ...

Embalming, once thought to be exclusive to ancient Egypt or South America, has now been identified in Europe. Recent study of the crypts found at Château des Milandes in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, ...

As the Catholic Church convenes its highest authorities to replace the late Pope Francis, the preservation of his body remains an immediate concern. Pope Francis who died on Easter Monday aged 88, ...

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Pope Francis, the first Pope from Latin America, has died today at the age of 88. While the Catholic Church's highest authorities will soon gather to elect his successor, the Vatican currently has a ...

The ancient Egyptians were prolific record keepers. For thousands of years, they jotted down everything from legal documents to literature on papyrus rolls and tablets of wood and stone. But there’s ...

Now you can preserve the body of your near and dear ones for a longer period. SURAT: Now you can preserve the body of your near and dear ones for a longer period. The city-based forensic and ...