In 2022–2023, a wall mural depicting a procession of priests walking toward a stationary fire altar was recovered at the Royal Palace at Sanjar-Shar. Summary In 2022-2023, archaeologists unearthed a significant mural fragment at the Royal Read More
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Ancient DNA reveals deeply complex Mastodon family and repeated migrations
An ancient DNA analysis of the remains of several mastodons, including those which roamed along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of North America, has revealed the Ice Age giants migrated vast distances in response to Read More
DNA connects modern Slavs to a wave of migration following the fall of the Roman Empire Summary A recent genetic study provides compelling evidence linking modern Slavic populations to a significant migration event after the Read More
Ancient rocks reveal continent-breaking forces and critical mineral origins –
Rare rocks buried deep beneath central Australia have revealed the origins of one of the world’s most promising new deposits of niobium—a metal vital for producing high-strength steel and clean energy technologies—and Read More
Hundreds of millions of years ago, Earth’s first forests helped pump oxygen into the deep seas, transforming once-barren waters into thriving habitats. This permanent oxygen boost allowed fish with jaws and other marine animals Read More
A newly discovered Denisovan gene, hidden within human DNA, may have helped the first Americans adapt to their new world. Thousands of years ago, early humans braved a dangerous migration, traveling across vast stretches of Read More
Conch shell blowing eased sleep apnea symptoms and improved sleep quality. The practice may provide a simple alternative to machines or medication. A small randomized controlled trial published in ERJ Open Research found that individuals Read More
For the first time, researchers have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian—the world’s first recorded pandemic—in the Eastern Mediterranean, where the outbreak was first described nearly 1,500 Read More
A new method allows scientists to reconstruct carbon dioxide levels and photosynthesis from fossilized tooth enamel. A surprising new line of evidence is providing fresh insights into Earth’s ancient climate. Fossilized dinosaur teeth reveal Read More
In many developed countries, the price of property has risen so high it’s meant the dream of home ownership has faded for many people. Often, renting isn’t a much better option, with an Read More







