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
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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
Ancient shells and pottery reveal the vast 3,200-years-old trade routes
New research conducted at Walufeni Cave, an important archaeological site in Papua New Guinea, reveals new evidence of long-distance interactions between Oceania’s Indigenous societies, as far back as 3,200 years ago. Summary Recent research at Read More
Neanderthals and Denisovans passed along gene that provides a sticky shield against germs Summary A gene variant, OAS1, inherited from Neanderthals and Denisovans, fortifies human cells against viral infections. This gene boosts the production of Read More
By studying the leopard-like spots on rocks from Earth and Mars now, scientists will be ready to analyze returned space samples when they arrive. In 2024, NASA’s Perseverance rover retrieved an unusual rock sample from Read More
Ancient DNA Solves Mystery of Hungarian, Finnish Language Family’s Origins
Parent emerged over 4,000 years ago in Siberia, farther east than many thought, then rapidly spread west Ancient DNA is reshaping the story of Europe’s Uralic languages: instead of the Urals, their trail leads ~4,500 years Read More
Ancient Proteins Crack a 2-Million-Year-Old Human Relative Mystery – New
Protein evidence reveals hidden variation in P. robustus. The species may be more complex than once believed. For close to a hundred years, researchers have examined puzzling fossils belonging to a distant and unusually robust Read More