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We may finally understand what caused the inner core of the Earth to freeze. The inner core is a sphere of iron approximately 2,400 km (1,500…
Researchers have uncovered the most ancient and well-preserved fossils of Pachycephalosaur, a category of dinosaurs distinguished by their domed skulls in Mongolia. A new study was…
Collection of Stone Tools from Milovice IV Archaeological Site Martin Novak The discovered series of stone tools in the Czech Republic appears to belong to hunter-gatherers…
Research utilizing ancient DNA has shed light on the complex evolutionary ties and ecological responses of elephants and their relatives. In a recent study, scientists sequenced…
NASA’s diligent rover has been investigating and sampling igneous fields and sedimentary rocks within the Ezero Crater, providing insights into the geological processes and intriguing characteristics…
Utilizing data gathered by NSF’s Gemini South Telescope and NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have identified methane signatures (CH4), water (H2O), and silane (SiH4) in…
Engraved face from the Amiens-Renancourt 1 site in France Stephen Lancelot/In-Rap Ancient miniature statues, dating back 27,000 years in northern France, may offer insights into how…
Engraved face from the French Amien Lannancourt 1 site Stephen Lancelot/In-Rap Miniature sculptures estimated to be 27,000 years old from northern France may offer insights into…
In a recent study, researchers examined the ancient microbial DNA of 483 mammoths, preserved for over a million years. This included 440 newly analyzed unpublished samples…
Following the Cretaceous Mass Extinction, ancient penguin relatives rapidly diversified Mark P. Witton/Science Photo Library Four newly discovered fossil species in New Zealand demonstrate the significant…
The latest study presents paleoenvironmental models indicating how tidal dynamics played a crucial role in the early evolution of Sumerian agriculture and sociopolitical intricacies. Cylinder seal…
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Cow teeth dating back 5,000 years could provide new insights into the construction of Stonehenge. Utilizing advanced isotopic analysis, researchers examined the jawbone, which was first…
Archaeologists have performed the inaugural systematic, interdisciplinary examination of the structure, methods, and contents of 51 “Phoenician Oil Bottles” discovered on Motia Island, located off the…
A collaborative team of paleontologists from New Zealand and Australia has identified a new, extinct species of Shelduck from Holocene fossil bone deposits located in the…
A dramatic reconstruction of early modern Homo sapiens in Africa BBC/BBC Studios human Available on BBC iPlayer (UK); US PBS (September 17) Based on my observations,…
Thousands of years ago, ancient Homo sapiens embarked on a perilous journey, traversing the icy expanses of the Bering Straits into the uncharted territories of the…
The newly identified dragonfly species, Corduladensa asorni, found in Alberta’s Dinosaur Regional Park, represents Canada’s sole Mesozoic dragonfly, bridging a significant 30 million-year gap in the…
Illustration of an Ancient Denisovan John Bavaro Fine Art/Science Photo Library This excerpt is from our human stories newsletter, focused on the archaeological revolution—sign up to…
Recent studies have indicated significant enhancements in daytime alertness, overall sleep quality, and reductions in apnea paralysis index, suggesting that respiratory muscle training using blown shanks…
Cut marks on the foot bone from El Mirador cave, Spain iphes-cerca The discovery of human remains in caves in northern Spain indicates that Neolithic people…
Stone tools unearthed in Sulawesi, Indonesia, crafted by an enigmatic ancient human species Budianto Hakim et al. Seven stone tools discovered on Sulawesi, Indonesia, represent the…
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Ancient Greek bronze jars displayed at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford have been discovered to contain honey. American Chemical Society The findings from the ancient Greek…
Paleontologists from Argentine Patagonia have unearthed parts of the posterior skull from the previously unknown sauropod dinosaur, Levvatissaurus. Reconstruction of the life of Astigmasaura genuflexa. Image…
Artist’s interpretation of the encounter between ancient caiman and terror birds Julian Bayona Becerra Approximately 13 million years ago, massive predators clashed in a sprawling South…
Morrison, a marine creature from the Cambrian period, could represent an early arachnid Junnn11 @ni075 CC BY-SA 4.0 Research indicates that the brains of ancient sea…
The Pilbara Craton in Western Australia features rocks that date back 3.5 billion years. Elizabeth Czitronyi / Alamy Rocks from Australia reveal that tectonic plates were…
Recent images from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope highlight NGC 1786, a spherical cluster located in the constellation of Dorado. This Hubble image depicts NGC 1786,…
Research conducted by astronomer Matthew Hopkins and his team at Oxford University suggests that 3i/Atlas, the second interstellar comet discovered near our solar system, may have…
Paleontologists have extracted ancient enamel protein sequences from fossilized teeth of epiacaratherium sp., a nasal bacteria that thrived in the High Arctic of Canada between 240…
Smooth equestrian plants have split stems piemags/nature/alamy The peculiar plants that existed since the dawn of terrestrial animals can process water to remarkable extremes, resembling water…
The examination of North West Africa (NWA) 16286 reveals a lunar metstone with a distinctive chemical profile, offering new perspectives on the evolution of the moon’s…
Researchers have identified protein sequences within the dense enamel tissues of ancient nasal cavities and materials collected from the Burg and Lopelot sites in the Turkana…
Protein fragments survived in the extreme environment of Rift Valley, Kenya Ellen Miller In Kenya, fossilized teeth from an 18 million-year-old mammal yielded the oldest protein…
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Archaeologists have discovered a collection of 35 wooden tools, including drilling sticks and pointed hand tools, at an early Paleolithic site in Gantanquin, southwestern China. These…
Approximately 100 million years ago, dinosaurs might have congregated to engage in a mating dance in a tidal area near Denver, Colorado. Recent research published in…
A global consortium of researchers has successfully sequenced the complete genome of adult male Egyptians from over four millennia ago, predating the unification of Egypt and…
Fresco from the Theban Necropolis showcasing an ancient Egyptian potterDeAgostini/Getty Images In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers sequenced the complete genome of an ancient Egyptian individual for…