The treasures of King Tutankhamun’s tomb have captivated people since their discovery in 1922. Now, a team of archaeologists says there may be more to find in the king’s burial chamber. Scientific tests have turned up possible hints of hidden spaces just beyond the north wall of the tomb. Some team members believe this could mean the lost burial of Queen Nefertiti, King Tut’s stepmother, is within reach. Archaeologists have applied for permission to feed miniature cameras through small holes drilled in the wall, to see if there are any concealed chambers. If there are, it could open the door to another grand discovery, perhaps rivalling that of Tutankhamun’s resting place more than 100 years ago. Jay Silverstein of Nottingham Trent University assesses their chances.
The 19th century French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir is sometimes misunderstood as a painter of kitsch nudes. But a new exhibition of his works aims to dispel that view.
Meanwhile, scientists have created a new “mini-bladder” in the lab, that may help explain why urinary tract infections keep coming back.
