Tag: Ancient
DNA Reveals Cats in Ancient China Were a Different Species Altogether : ScienceAlert
Unveiling the Ancient Feline History of China Exploring the depths of archaeological findings in China, researchers stumbled upon…
Before Flowers Existed, Ancient Cycad Plants Lured Insects with Heat
The study of cycads, published in the journal Science, sheds light on the early origins of pollination. These…
NASA’s JWST Spots Most Ancient Supernova Ever Observed
Astronomers have recently made an extraordinary discovery, spotting the most ancient supernova ever observed. This stellar explosion dates…
Startling Sounds From 6,000-Year-Old Shells Hint at Their Ancient Use : ScienceAlert
Neolithic Conch Shells Used as Ancient Horns for Long-Distance Communication Recent discoveries at Neolithic archaeological sites dating back…
Ancient southern Africans took genetic evolution in a new direction
The study's findings shed light on the complex genetic history of Homo sapiens, revealing previously unknown genetic changes…
Ancient DNA reveals China’s first ‘pet’ cat wasn’t the house cat
The house cat (Felis catus) has been a beloved companion to humans for centuries, with its origins tracing…
DNA Analysis Reveals Two Routes Ancient Humans Used to Reach Australia : ScienceAlert
The Arrival of the First Humans in Australia: A Genomics Study Approximately 60,000 years ago, the first humans…
Ancient human artefacts found near caves in Arabian desert
The arid deserts of north-eastern Saudi Arabia were once teeming with life, hosting vibrant communities of animals and,…
‘Vampire Squid From Hell’ Reveals The Ancient Origins of Octopuses : ScienceAlert
The enigmatic 'vampire squid from hell' has recently unveiled its largest cephalopod genome ever sequenced, a whopping 11…
Ancient humans took two routes to Australia 60,000 years ago
Ancient humans took two distinct routes to what is now AustraliaHelen Farr and Erich Fisher Exploring the ancient…
Abdoulaye Konaté Translates Ancient Spirituality into Lush Tapestries — Colossal
Abdoulaye Konaté is a Malian artist who delves into the contemporary significance of ancient symbols and signs through…
Mysterious Fossil Foot Belonged to Ancient Human that Lived Alongside ‘Lucy’
In a groundbreaking discovery, anthropologists have finally identified the mysterious fossilized foot bones that were found 16 years…