Ancient Maya tomb uncovers regal riches of a long-lost king
In the dense jungles of Guatemala, near the borders with Mexico and Belize, archaeologists have unearthed an ancient Maya tomb that dates back 1,700...
Scientists find a new T. rex relative
In the world of dinosaur discovery, a new chapter has been added thanks to the work of Sebastian Dalman and his team.
They've introduced us...
Many east coastal cities in U.S. are sinking
A new study has brought to light a pressing issue facing many major cities along the US Atlantic coast: they are sinking, some at...
Social networks on the Tibetan plateau since the bronze age
New research sheds light on the ancient roots of cultural interactions across the Tibetan Plateau, tracing these connections back to as early as the...
Why many people deny climate change
In an intriguing study conducted by the University of Bonn and the Institute of Labor Economics (IZA), researchers set out to explore the psychology...
Scientists find archaeological evidence of seasonal vitamin D deficiency
A recent study led by the University of Otago and elsewhere has brought to light fascinating insights into the issue of vitamin D deficiency...
Neanderthals and humans crossed paths in Europe 45,000 years ago
About 45,000 years ago, in what is now central Germany, early humans and Neanderthals were neighbors.
This fascinating chapter of our history comes from a...
The fall of Earth’s largest primates
Long ago, giants walked the earth. In the lush karst landscapes of southern China, a species of enormous apes, known as Gigantopithecus blacki, thrived.
These...
Scientists find how humans learnt to walk
Human evolution has always been a fascinating puzzle, especially how we came to walk on two legs. Our ape cousins use a variety of...
Viking dentistry: Ancient skills unearthed in Sweden
In Varnhem, a village in Sweden's Västergötland region, archaeologists have made a fascinating discovery that sheds light on the dental practices of the Viking...