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Will Surging Sea Levels Kill The Great Barrier Reef? Here's What Might Help
In the 20th century, global sea level rose faster than at any other time in the past 3,000 years. Its expected to rise even further by 2100, as human-induced climate change intensifies.
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Genetic Study Reveals Maya Civilization’s Collapse Was a Reorganization
A groundbreaking genetic study published in Current Biology reveals that the Maya civilization didn’t mysteriously vanish around 1,200 years ago, as once thought. By analyzing ancient genomes from Copán in western Honduras, researchers discovered strong genetic continuity from the Late Archaic era to modern Maya groups. This evidence challenges ...
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7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China
A groundbreaking study of a 7,100-year-old skeleton found in Yunnan, China, has revealed a "ghost" human lineage previously known only through genetic inference. The woman, named Xingyi_EN, belonged to a deeply divergent group called the Basal Asian Xingyi lineage, which may have contributed to modern Tibetan ancestry. This discovery, along with ev...
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Remains Of 3,000 Years Old Mayan City Found In Guatemala
The Mayan civilization arose around 2000 BC, reaching its height between 400 and 900 AD in what is present-day southern Mexico and Guatemala, as well as parts of Belize, El Salvador and Honduras.
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Ancient Town And Its Manuscripts Face Ravages Of The Sahara
From his roof, Sidi Mohamed Lemine Sidiya scans the mediaeval town of Oualata, a treasure that is disappearing under the sands of the Mauritanian desert.
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James Webb Telescope Captures Deep View Of Ancient Galaxies
The James Webb space telescope's deepest view of a single target yet depicts spinning arcs of light that are galaxies from the universe's distant past, the European Space Agency said.
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Ancient Bread Rises Again As Turkey Recreates 5,000-Year-Old Loaf
A 5,000-year-old bread found in Turkey has been recreated by a local bakery using ancestral ingredients to give a taste of bronze age, with customers lining up to buy it.
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This Toxic Plant Causes Paralysis, Involuntary Evil Grin. Here's All About It
A "sardonic grin" refers to a mocking or cynical smile, often implying contempt or bitterness. This term also has roots in ancient Sardinia, linked to the toxic water-dropwort plant that causes paralysis and a twisted, involuntary smile.
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Turkey is Bringing 5,000 Year Old Bread Recipe To Life, Here's How
Archaeologists have unearthed more than 5000 years old bread that was buried beneath the threshold of a newly built house in what is today central Turkey, and helped a local bakery to recreate the recipe -- with customers lining up to buy it.
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How Bael-Basil Tea Can Help Manage Blood Sugar Naturally
Think managing blood sugar is all pills and prescriptions? Discover the ancient herbal duo - bael and Tulsi leaves - quietly making waves in diabetes care, one soothing sip at a time.
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800-Year-Old Mummy Reveals Unusual Facial Tattoos Made from Rare Minerals
A newly analysed 800-year-old female mummy has surprised researchers with minimalist facial tattoos made from unusual mineral-based ink. Unlike the elaborate designs typically found in Andean mummies, this woman’s tattoos were composed of simple lines and an S-shape, made from magnetite and augite. Discovered in the Italian Museum of Anthropology...
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Astronomers Spot Nearly Perfect Supernova Remnant of Unknown Size and Distance
Astronomers have spotted a nearly perfect spherical supernova remnant named Telios on the Milky Way’s outskirts. With its low brightness and unknown distance, Telios defies standard models of cosmic remnants and may signal a rare Type Ia supernova. Its symmetry makes it one of the most intriguing galactic remnants ever recorded.
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New Homo Erectus Fossils Reveal Ancient Migration Across Drowned Sundaland
Two Homo erectus skull fragments recovered from the seafloor near Java have rewritten the species' migration story. Once thought isolated to Java, H. erectus likely roamed the now-submerged plains of Sundaland 140,000 years ago. These ancient humans hunted turtles and large mammals and may have adopted modern hunting techniques, possibly through cu...
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Teeth Hurt? It Could Be Because Of A 500-Million-Year-Old Fish
Ever wondered why our teeth are so sensitive to pain or even just cold drinks? It might be because they first evolved for a very different purpose than chewing half a billion years ago, a study suggested Wednesday.
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MIT Study Reveals Why Roman Concrete Lasts Thousands of Years
A 2023 study by MIT researchers has shed new light on the lasting strength of Roman concrete, which has supported structures like the Pantheon for nearly 2,000 years. The secret lies in ingredients like pozzolanic volcanic ash and lime clasts, combined using a unique method known as hot mixing. This technique enabled the concrete to heal itself ove...
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Will Surging Sea Levels Kill The Great Barrier Reef? Here's What Might Help
In the 20th century, global sea level rose faster than at any other time in the past 3,000 years. Its expected to rise even further by 2100, as human-induced climate change intensifies.
-
Genetic Study Reveals Maya Civilization’s Collapse Was a Reorganization
A groundbreaking genetic study published in Current Biology reveals that the Maya civilization didn’t mysteriously vanish around 1,200 years ago, as once thought. By analyzing ancient genomes from Copán in western Honduras, researchers discovered strong genetic continuity from the Late Archaic era to modern Maya groups. This evidence challenges ...
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7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China
A groundbreaking study of a 7,100-year-old skeleton found in Yunnan, China, has revealed a "ghost" human lineage previously known only through genetic inference. The woman, named Xingyi_EN, belonged to a deeply divergent group called the Basal Asian Xingyi lineage, which may have contributed to modern Tibetan ancestry. This discovery, along with ev...
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Remains Of 3,000 Years Old Mayan City Found In Guatemala
The Mayan civilization arose around 2000 BC, reaching its height between 400 and 900 AD in what is present-day southern Mexico and Guatemala, as well as parts of Belize, El Salvador and Honduras.
-
Ancient Town And Its Manuscripts Face Ravages Of The Sahara
From his roof, Sidi Mohamed Lemine Sidiya scans the mediaeval town of Oualata, a treasure that is disappearing under the sands of the Mauritanian desert.
-
James Webb Telescope Captures Deep View Of Ancient Galaxies
The James Webb space telescope's deepest view of a single target yet depicts spinning arcs of light that are galaxies from the universe's distant past, the European Space Agency said.
-
Ancient Bread Rises Again As Turkey Recreates 5,000-Year-Old Loaf
A 5,000-year-old bread found in Turkey has been recreated by a local bakery using ancestral ingredients to give a taste of bronze age, with customers lining up to buy it.
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This Toxic Plant Causes Paralysis, Involuntary Evil Grin. Here's All About It
A "sardonic grin" refers to a mocking or cynical smile, often implying contempt or bitterness. This term also has roots in ancient Sardinia, linked to the toxic water-dropwort plant that causes paralysis and a twisted, involuntary smile.
-
Turkey is Bringing 5,000 Year Old Bread Recipe To Life, Here's How
Archaeologists have unearthed more than 5000 years old bread that was buried beneath the threshold of a newly built house in what is today central Turkey, and helped a local bakery to recreate the recipe -- with customers lining up to buy it.
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How Bael-Basil Tea Can Help Manage Blood Sugar Naturally
Think managing blood sugar is all pills and prescriptions? Discover the ancient herbal duo - bael and Tulsi leaves - quietly making waves in diabetes care, one soothing sip at a time.
-
800-Year-Old Mummy Reveals Unusual Facial Tattoos Made from Rare Minerals
A newly analysed 800-year-old female mummy has surprised researchers with minimalist facial tattoos made from unusual mineral-based ink. Unlike the elaborate designs typically found in Andean mummies, this woman’s tattoos were composed of simple lines and an S-shape, made from magnetite and augite. Discovered in the Italian Museum of Anthropology...
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Astronomers Spot Nearly Perfect Supernova Remnant of Unknown Size and Distance
Astronomers have spotted a nearly perfect spherical supernova remnant named Telios on the Milky Way’s outskirts. With its low brightness and unknown distance, Telios defies standard models of cosmic remnants and may signal a rare Type Ia supernova. Its symmetry makes it one of the most intriguing galactic remnants ever recorded.
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New Homo Erectus Fossils Reveal Ancient Migration Across Drowned Sundaland
Two Homo erectus skull fragments recovered from the seafloor near Java have rewritten the species' migration story. Once thought isolated to Java, H. erectus likely roamed the now-submerged plains of Sundaland 140,000 years ago. These ancient humans hunted turtles and large mammals and may have adopted modern hunting techniques, possibly through cu...
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Teeth Hurt? It Could Be Because Of A 500-Million-Year-Old Fish
Ever wondered why our teeth are so sensitive to pain or even just cold drinks? It might be because they first evolved for a very different purpose than chewing half a billion years ago, a study suggested Wednesday.
-
MIT Study Reveals Why Roman Concrete Lasts Thousands of Years
A 2023 study by MIT researchers has shed new light on the lasting strength of Roman concrete, which has supported structures like the Pantheon for nearly 2,000 years. The secret lies in ingredients like pozzolanic volcanic ash and lime clasts, combined using a unique method known as hot mixing. This technique enabled the concrete to heal itself ove...
