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Stonehenge: Facts & Theories About Mysterious Monument
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Stonehenge, a huge prehistoric monument, was built 5,000 years ago in England. Its builders and its purpose remain a mystery.
Stonehenge, a huge prehistoric monument, was built 5,000 years ago in England. Its builders and its purpose remain a mystery.
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Citrus Fruits Were Symbols of High Social Status in Ancient Rome
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Citrus fruits such as citrons and lemons were clear status symbols for the ancient...
Citrus fruits such as citrons and lemons were clear status symbols for the ancient Roman ruling elite, according to new research from Tel Aviv University. “Today, citrus orchards are a major component of the Mediterranean landscape and one of the...
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Archaeologists uncover ancient trading network in Vietnam
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A team of archaeologists has uncovered a vast trading network which operated in Vietnam from around 4,500 years ago up until around 3,000 years ago.
A team of archaeologists has uncovered a vast trading network which operated in Vietnam from around 4,500 years ago up until around 3,000 years ago.
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In search of Edwards' pheasant: Amost extinct?
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Scientists say we need to improve our information about little-known species to reduce the risk of one going extinct just because no-one is interested in looking for it.
Scientists say we need to improve our information about little-known species to reduce the risk of one going extinct just because no-one is interested in looking for it.
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Archaeologists uncover ancient trading network in Vietnam
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A team of archaeologists from ANU has uncovered a vast trading network which operated in Vietnam from around 4,500 years ago up until around 3,000 years ago.
A team of archaeologists from ANU has uncovered a vast trading network which operated in Vietnam from around 4,500 years ago up until around 3,000 years ago.
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Mechanisms explaining positional diversity of the hindlimb in tetrapod evolution
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In the evolution of tetrapods, the position of the hindlimb has diversified along with the vertebral formula, which is the number of small bones forming the vertebra. Tetrapods,...
In the evolution of tetrapods, the position of the hindlimb has diversified along with the vertebral formula, which is the number of small bones forming the vertebra. Tetrapods, as the name implies, are species that have four feet. However, this...
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Cat-Sized Marsupial Relative Lived in Turkey 43 Million Years Ago
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Fossils discovered in Turkey represent a new species that is a previously unknown relative of modern-day...
Fossils discovered in Turkey represent a new species that is a previously unknown relative of modern-day marsupials, according to a new paper published in the journal PLoS ONE. Named Anatoliadelphys maasae, the new species is an unusual, cat-sized carnivorous metatherian...
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Researcher finds ancient Pompeii water pipes contaminated with toxic antimony
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The ancient Romans were famous for their advanced water supply. But the drinking water in the pipelines was probably poisoned with antimony on a scale that would have...
The ancient Romans were famous for their advanced water supply. But the drinking water in the pipelines was probably poisoned with antimony on a scale that would have led to daily problems with vomiting, diarrhoea, and liver and kidney damage,...
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City Cemetery: 3 Tombs Discovered in Ancient Egypt
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Three tombs stretching back to the 27th Dynasty have been uncovered in the Al-Kamin Al-Shrawi area in the Minya Province of Egypt, south of Cairo, according to a statement.
Three tombs stretching back to the 27th Dynasty have been uncovered in the Al-Kamin Al-Shrawi area in the Minya Province of Egypt, south of Cairo, according to a statement.
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Citrus: From luxury item to cash crop
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New research from Tel Aviv University reveals that citrons and lemons were clear status symbols for the ancient Roman ruling elite and plots the route and evolution of the citrus trade in the ancient...
New research from Tel Aviv University reveals that citrons and lemons were clear status symbols for the ancient Roman ruling elite and plots the route and evolution of the citrus trade in the ancient Mediterranean.
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Early Indian Ocean trade routes bring chicken, black rat to eastern Africa
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The earliest introduction of domestic chickens and black rats from Asia to the east coast of Africa came via maritime routes between the 7th...
The earliest introduction of domestic chickens and black rats from Asia to the east coast of Africa came via maritime routes between the 7th and 8th centuries AD. In a paper published August 17, 2017 in the journal PLOS ONE,...
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Smithsonian manatee count informs policy recommendations
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All three of the world's manatee species are threatened with extinction: the Amazonian Manatee, the African Manatee and the West Indian Manatee. The Antillean Manatee, an endangered subspecies, feeds and calves in rivers and coastal wetlands...
All three of the world's manatee species are threatened with extinction: the Amazonian Manatee, the African Manatee and the West Indian Manatee. The Antillean Manatee, an endangered subspecies, feeds and calves in rivers and coastal wetlands from the Gulf of...
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Turkey bones may help trace fate of ancient cliff dwellers
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Researchers say they have found a new clue into the mysterious exodus of ancient cliff-dwelling people from the Mesa Verde area of Colorado more than 700 years ago:...
Researchers say they have found a new clue into the mysterious exodus of ancient cliff-dwelling people from the Mesa Verde area of Colorado more than 700 years ago: DNA from the bones of domesticated turkeys.
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Whales turn tail at ocean mining noise
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A new international study has measured the effect of loud sounds on migrating humpback whales as concern grows as oceans become noisier. Scientists have said one of the main sources of ocean noise was...
A new international study has measured the effect of loud sounds on migrating humpback whales as concern grows as oceans become noisier. Scientists have said one of the main sources of ocean noise was oil and gas exploration, due to...
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Poisonings went hand in hand with the drinking water in ancient Pompeii
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The ancient Romans were famous for their advanced water supply. But the drinking water in the pipelines was probably poisoned on a scale that...
The ancient Romans were famous for their advanced water supply. But the drinking water in the pipelines was probably poisoned on a scale that may have led to daily problems with vomiting, diarrhea, and liver and kidney damage. This is...
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‘Euro Devil’: Fossil of carnivorous marsupial relative discovered in E Europe
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Scientists have discovered fossil remains of a new carnivorous mammal in Turkey, one of the biggest marsupial relatives ever discovered in the northern hemisphere.
Scientists have discovered fossil remains of a new carnivorous mammal in Turkey, one of the biggest marsupial relatives ever discovered in the northern hemisphere.
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Mythbusting Ancient Rome—did all roads actually lead there?
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We all know the phrase "all roads lead to Rome". Today, it is used proverbially and has come to mean something like "there is more than one way to reach the same...
We all know the phrase "all roads lead to Rome". Today, it is used proverbially and has come to mean something like "there is more than one way to reach the same goal". But did all roads ever really lead...
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Cretaceous Flowers Found Preserved in Burmese Amber
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In a paper published recently in the journal Palaeodiversity, U.S. paleontologists described a new species of angiosperm flower, Tropidogyne pentaptera, found in...
In a paper published recently in the journal Palaeodiversity, U.S. paleontologists described a new species of angiosperm flower, Tropidogyne pentaptera, found in seven pieces of 99-million-year-old (mid-Cretaceous) amber excavated from a mine in Myanmar (also known as Burma). The amber...
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Ancient species of giant sloth discovered in Mexico
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Mexican scientists said Wednesday they have discovered the fossilized remains of a previously unknown species of giant sloth that lived 10,000 years ago and died at the bottom of a sinkhole.
Mexican scientists said Wednesday they have discovered the fossilized remains of a previously unknown species of giant sloth that lived 10,000 years ago and died at the bottom of a sinkhole.
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Comparing the jaws of porcupine fish reveals three new species
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Researchers at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and colleagues compared fossil porcupine fish jaws and tooth plates collected on expeditions to Panama, Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil with those...
Researchers at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and colleagues compared fossil porcupine fish jaws and tooth plates collected on expeditions to Panama, Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil with those from museum specimens and modern porcupine fish, revealing three new species.
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Rosetta Stone: Key to Ancient Egyptian Writing
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The Rosetta Stone contains text written in three languages, which made it possible to translate ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
The Rosetta Stone contains text written in three languages, which made it possible to translate ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
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Comparing the jaws of porcupine fish reveals three new species
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Researchers compared fossil porcupine fish jaws and tooth plates collected on expeditions to Panama, Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil with those from museum specimens and modern porcupine fish, revealing...
Researchers compared fossil porcupine fish jaws and tooth plates collected on expeditions to Panama, Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil with those from museum specimens and modern porcupine fish, revealing three new species.
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Roman Change: Ancient Coins Reveal Rise of an Empire
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By tracing the lead isotopes in silver coins from ancient Rome, researchers found a shift in the source of the coins' metal that corresponds with Rome's rise to power.
By tracing the lead isotopes in silver coins from ancient Rome, researchers found a shift in the source of the coins' metal that corresponds with Rome's rise to power.
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This Enigmatic Dinosaur May Be the Missing Link in an Evolution Mystery
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A bizarre-looking dinosaur discovered by a young boy in Chile may be the missing link showing how members of one major dinosaur lineage evolved...
A bizarre-looking dinosaur discovered by a young boy in Chile may be the missing link showing how members of one major dinosaur lineage evolved into a completely new dinosaur group, a new study finds.
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Popular sungazer lizards under threat from poaching
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The sungazer (Smaug giganteus), a dragon-like lizard species endemic to the Highveld regions of South Africa, is facing an assault on two fronts as farming and industrialization encroaches on its natural habitat -- which...
The sungazer (Smaug giganteus), a dragon-like lizard species endemic to the Highveld regions of South Africa, is facing an assault on two fronts as farming and industrialization encroaches on its natural habitat -- which already consist of only a several...
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Mars 2020 mission to use smart methods to seek signs of past life
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NASA's Mars 2020 mission, which will look for signs of past life on Mars, will use smart methods originally developed to find...
NASA's Mars 2020 mission, which will look for signs of past life on Mars, will use smart methods originally developed to find the oldest life on Earth, according the mission's Deputy Project Scientist, Dr Ken Williford. The 2020 mission builds...
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Popular sungazer lizards under threat from poaching
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The Sungazer (Smaug giganteus), a dragon-like lizard species endemic to the Highveld regions of South Africa, is facing an assault on two fronts as farming and industrialisation encroaches on its natural habitat - which...
The Sungazer (Smaug giganteus), a dragon-like lizard species endemic to the Highveld regions of South Africa, is facing an assault on two fronts as farming and industrialisation encroaches on its natural habitat - which already consist of only a several...
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Adult brains produce new cells in previously undiscovered area
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A discovery may lead to new treatments for anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Scientists have discovered that new brain cells are produced in the adult amygdala, a region...
A discovery may lead to new treatments for anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Scientists have discovered that new brain cells are produced in the adult amygdala, a region of the brain important for processing emotional memories. Disrupted connections...
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Archaeologists Excavate Large Ancient Roman Villa in Italy
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An international team of archaeologists led by the University of South Florida is the first to successfully excavate the 5,000...
An international team of archaeologists led by the University of South Florida is the first to successfully excavate the 5,000 m2 Roman villa of Durrueli in Italy. The Roman villa of Durrueli at Realmonte, located off the southern coast of...
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400-million-year-old fish fossil reveals jaw structure linked to humans
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A new study from ANU on a 400 million year old fish fossil has found a jaw structure that is part of the evolutionary lineage linked to humans.
A new study from ANU on a 400 million year old fish fossil has found a jaw structure that is part of the evolutionary lineage linked to humans.
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The penguin that never was
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A Tasmanian penguin long thought extinct never even existed, University of Otago-led research has discovered.
A Tasmanian penguin long thought extinct never even existed, University of Otago-led research has discovered.
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‘Missing Link’ in Dinosaur Family Tree Discovered: Chilesaurus diegosuarezi
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Chilesaurus diegosuarezi, a peculiar dinosaur that roamed the Earth some 145 million years ago and looked like a...
Chilesaurus diegosuarezi, a peculiar dinosaur that roamed the Earth some 145 million years ago and looked like a raptor but was in fact a plant-eater, fills in a large gap between herbivorous dinosaurs and theropods, the group that includes Tyrannosaurus...
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Study identifies dinosaur 'missing link'
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A bizarre dinosaur which looked like a raptor but was in fact a vegetarian may be the 'missing link' between plant-eating dinosaurs and theropods, the group that includes carnivores such as Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor.
A bizarre dinosaur which looked like a raptor but was in fact a vegetarian may be the 'missing link' between plant-eating dinosaurs and theropods, the group that includes carnivores such as Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor.
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Ancient Greeks Built an Eclipse-Predicting 'Computer' 2,000 Years Ago
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An ancient astronomical calculator known as the Antikythera mechanism was used to predict both solar and lunar eclipses, research shows.
An ancient astronomical calculator known as the Antikythera mechanism was used to predict both solar and lunar eclipses, research shows.
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Study reveals seven complete specimens of new flower, all 100 million years old
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A Triceratops or Tyrannosaurus rex bulling its way through a pine forest likely dislodged flowers that 100 million years later have been...
A Triceratops or Tyrannosaurus rex bulling its way through a pine forest likely dislodged flowers that 100 million years later have been identified in their fossilized form as a new species of tree.
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Eclipses Were Regarded As Omens in the Ancient World
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August 21, people living in the continental United States will be able to see a total solar eclipse.
August 21, people living in the continental United States will be able to see a total solar eclipse.
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Seven complete specimens of new flower, all 100 million years old
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A Triceratops or Tyrannosaurus rex bulling its way through a pine forest likely dislodged flowers that 100 million years later have been identified in their fossilized...
A Triceratops or Tyrannosaurus rex bulling its way through a pine forest likely dislodged flowers that 100 million years later have been identified in their fossilized form as a new species of tree.
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Unique imaging of a dinosaur's skull tells evolutionary tale
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Researchers using Los Alamos' unique neutron-imaging and high-energy X-ray capabilities have exposed the inner structures of the fossil skull of a 74-million-year-old tyrannosauroid dinosaur nicknamed the Bisti Beast in the...
Researchers using Los Alamos' unique neutron-imaging and high-energy X-ray capabilities have exposed the inner structures of the fossil skull of a 74-million-year-old tyrannosauroid dinosaur nicknamed the Bisti Beast in the highest-resolution scan of tyrannosaur skull ever done.
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Solar Eclipses Through the Ages: From (Possible) Beheadings to Science
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We have historic — and surprisingly, prehistoric — records of celestial events going back thousands of years, including solar eclipses,
We have historic — and surprisingly, prehistoric — records of celestial events going back thousands of years, including solar eclipses,
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Archeologists uncover new economic history of ancient Rome
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Researchers are the first to successfully excavate the Roman villa of Durreueli at Realmonte, located off the southern coast of Sicily.
Researchers are the first to successfully excavate the Roman villa of Durreueli at Realmonte, located off the southern coast of Sicily.
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Archeologists uncover new economic history of ancient Rome
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Some of the mystery behind one of Sicily's largest ancient Roman villas is now solved thanks to a team of archeologists from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla. They're the...
Some of the mystery behind one of Sicily's largest ancient Roman villas is now solved thanks to a team of archeologists from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla. They're the first to successfully excavate the 5,000 square meter...
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New progress of research on fossil Equus
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Stenonid horse is the earliest Equus in Eurasia. The first occurrence of stenonid horse in Eurasia was regarded as the sign of the lower boundary of the Quaternary. The appearance, evolution and dispersal of...
Stenonid horse is the earliest Equus in Eurasia. The first occurrence of stenonid horse in Eurasia was regarded as the sign of the lower boundary of the Quaternary. The appearance, evolution and dispersal of the stenonid horses were contemporary with...
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Mystery of 8,500-year-old copper-making event revealed through materials science
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An international team of archaeological scientists have put an end to the more than half-a-century old claim about the earliest copper smelting event at the Late Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük...
An international team of archaeological scientists have put an end to the more than half-a-century old claim about the earliest copper smelting event at the Late Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük in central Turkey - one of the world's best-studied prehistoric...
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Global megafauna study calls for conservation rethink
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It's hard to imagine an Australia ruled by hippopotamus-sized wombats (Diprotodon) and three-metre-tall kangaroos (Procoptodon golian). The continent lost all native megafauna to the Pleistocene extinctions, tens of thousands of years ago.
It's hard to imagine an Australia ruled by hippopotamus-sized wombats (Diprotodon) and three-metre-tall kangaroos (Procoptodon golian). The continent lost all native megafauna to the Pleistocene extinctions, tens of thousands of years ago.
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Ancient Earthquake Turned Mosaic Workshop into Time Capsule
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An earthquake-toppled house in the ancient city of Jerash is providing archaeologists with clues on how artisans constructed mosaics during the eighth century.
An earthquake-toppled house in the ancient city of Jerash is providing archaeologists with clues on how artisans constructed mosaics during the eighth century.
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6,000-Year-Old Knee Joints Suggest Osteoarthritis Isn't Just Wear And Tear
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Even after a Harvard team took into account differences in age and weight among ancient specimens and knee joints today, they found that modern humans tend to have...
Even after a Harvard team took into account differences in age and weight among ancient specimens and knee joints today, they found that modern humans tend to have more osteoarthritis.
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New genomic insights reveal a surprising two-way journey for apple on the Silk Road
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Centuries ago, the ancient networks of the Silk Road facilitated a political and economic openness between the nations of Eurasia....
Centuries ago, the ancient networks of the Silk Road facilitated a political and economic openness between the nations of Eurasia. But this network also opened pathways for genetic exchange that shaped one of the world's most popular fruits: the apple....
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Unique imaging of a dinosaur's skull tells evolutionary tale
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Researchers using Los Alamos' unique neutron-imaging and high-energy X-ray capabilities have exposed the inner structures of the fossil skull of a 74-million-year-old tyrannosauroid dinosaur nicknamed the Bisti Beast in the...
Researchers using Los Alamos' unique neutron-imaging and high-energy X-ray capabilities have exposed the inner structures of the fossil skull of a 74-million-year-old tyrannosauroid dinosaur nicknamed the Bisti Beast in the highest-resolution scan of tyrannosaur skull ever done. The results add...
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Ancient Pueblo Rock Art Depicts a 'Celebratory' Solar Eclipse
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A thousand years ago, early Pueblo people, called Chacoans, captured their experiences of a total solar eclipse by carving it into a rock — a circle with looping streamers that...
A thousand years ago, early Pueblo people, called Chacoans, captured their experiences of a total solar eclipse by carving it into a rock — a circle with looping streamers that resemble the sun's outer atmosphere, or corona.
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Neonics put bumblebees at risk of extinction by hindering colony formation, study reveals
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Bumblebees are less able to start colonies when exposed to a common neonicotinoid pesticide, according to a new study. The research has...
Bumblebees are less able to start colonies when exposed to a common neonicotinoid pesticide, according to a new study. The research has shown that exposure to thiamethoxam reduces the chances of a bumblebee queen starting a new colony by more...
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Analysis finds defeat of Hannibal 'written in the coins of the Roman Empire'
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Analysis of ancient Roman coins has shown that the defeat of the Carthaginian general Hannibal led to a flood of wealth across...
Analysis of ancient Roman coins has shown that the defeat of the Carthaginian general Hannibal led to a flood of wealth across the Roman Empire from the silver mines of Spain. This finding gives us a tangible record of the...
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Meadow of dancing brittle stars shows evolution at work
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Newly-described fossil shows how brittle stars evolved in response to pressure from predators, and how an ‘evolutionary hangover’ managed to escape them.
Newly-described fossil shows how brittle stars evolved in response to pressure from predators, and how an ‘evolutionary hangover’ managed to escape them.
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New plate adds plot twist to ancient tectonic tale
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Misfit plates in the Pacific led scientists to the discovery of a microplate between the Galapagos Islands and the South American coast.
Misfit plates in the Pacific led scientists to the discovery of a microplate between the Galapagos Islands and the South American coast.
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Ancient Pueblo Rock Art Depicts a 'Celebratory' Solar Eclipse
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A thousand years ago, early Pueblo people, called Chacoans, captured their experiences of a total solar eclipse by carving it into a rock — a circle with looping streamers that...
A thousand years ago, early Pueblo people, called Chacoans, captured their experiences of a total solar eclipse by carving it into a rock — a circle with looping streamers that resemble the sun's outer atmosphere, or corona.
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In Photos: Ancient Rock Art Depicts Total Solar Eclipse in Chaco Canyon
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About 1,000 years ago Chacoans (early Pueblo people) captured their wondrous experiences of a total solar eclipse by carving the celestial event into a...
About 1,000 years ago Chacoans (early Pueblo people) captured their wondrous experiences of a total solar eclipse by carving the celestial event into a rock.
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Analysis finds defeat of Hannibal 'written in the coins of the Roman Empire'
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Analysis of ancient Roman coins has shown that the defeat of the Carthaginian general Hannibal led to a flood of wealth across...
Analysis of ancient Roman coins has shown that the defeat of the Carthaginian general Hannibal led to a flood of wealth across the Roman Empire from the silver mines of Spain. This finding, which offers a tangible record of the...
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Meadow of dancing brittle stars shows evolution at work
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Researchers have described a new species of brittle star, which are closely related to starfish, and showed how these sea creatures evolved in response to the rise of shell-crushing predators...
Researchers have described a new species of brittle star, which are closely related to starfish, and showed how these sea creatures evolved in response to the rise of shell-crushing predators during the late Palaeozoic Era. The results, reported in the...
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