Tag: frozen

Thousands of frozen IVF embryos in Gaza destroyed by Israeli strike

When an Israeli shell struck Gaza’s largest fertility clinic in December, the explosion blasted the lids off five liquid nitrogen tanks stored in a corner of the embryology unit. As the ultra-cold liquid evaporated, the temperature inside the tanks rose, destroying more than 4,000 embryos plus 1,000 more specimens of sperm and unfertilised eggs stored […]

As general election heats up, Trump camp prepares to be frozen in court

The News Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, long used to juggling challenges that come with running for office while also battling multiple legal issues, is heading into even more uncharted territory: Fighting a general election while sitting in court for his first criminal trial. The former president’s hush money case is set to kick off on […]

Home renovation frozen in time reveals Roman building technique

Archaeologists excavating the site of Pompeii have uncovered an ancient building site, revealing Roman construction techniques used by builders at the time, according to the Italian Ministry of Culture. The ancient Roman city of Pompeii was home to up to 20,000 people before it was destroyed in the 79 AD eruption, which was visible from […]

Cautious EU leaders mull using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine arms

EU leaders are in Brussels on Thursday to explore new ways to support Ukraine against the full-scale Russian invasion with a plan to fund arms purchases with the proceeds of frozen Russian assets under scrutiny. Multiple European Union leaders stressed their commitment to supporting Ukraine upon arrival to the summit but caution surrounds the plan. […]

‘Britain’s Pompeii’ reveals Bronze Age village frozen in time

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. It’s late summer 2,850 years ago. A fire engulfs a stilt village perched above a boggy, slow-moving river that weaves though the wetlands of eastern England. The tightly packed roundhouses, built from wood, straw, turf and […]

Europe to use frozen Russian profits to arm Ukraine, Scholz says

By Sarah Marsh, John Irish and Alan Charlish BERLIN/PARIS/WARSAW (Reuters) – Ukraine’s backers will use windfall profits on frozen Russian assets to finance arms purchases for Kyiv, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said following a meeting with his French and Polish counterparts aimed at showing unity after weeks of friction. At a joint press conference in […]