First evidence of human occupation in lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia
Recent strides in interdisciplinary archaeological research in Arabia have unveiled new insights into the evolution and historical development of regional human populations, as well as the dynamic patterns of cultural change, migration, and adaptatio.....»»
Turn your TV into a digital art gallery for $32
Through April 16, you can score Dreamscreens, a USB drive that displays world-famous art on your TV, for $31.99. TL;DR: Through April 16, turn your TV into an art gallery with Dreamscreens, a USB drive that displays famous paintings, on sale fo.....»»
Genetic secrets from 4,000-year-old teeth illuminate the impact of changing human diets over the centuries
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have recovered remarkably preserved microbiomes from two teeth dating back 4,000 years, found in an Irish limestone cave. Genetic analyses of these microbiomes reveal major changes in the oral microenvironment fr.....»»
Cave art in Patagonia found to be oldest pigment-based cave art in South America
An international team of scientists reports that cave art at a site in Patagonia is the oldest of its type ever found in South America. In their study, published in the journal Science Advances, the group conducted radiocarbon dating of the material.....»»
Ice ages were not as dry as we thought, according to surprising new Australian cave study
During ice ages, dry, frozen terrain extended over much of northern Europe, Asia and North America. Many plants and animals retreated from these desolate, harsh landscapes and sought refuge in pockets of more hospitable territory......»»
Ancient brown bear genomes shed light on Ice Age losses and survival
The brown bear is one of the largest living terrestrial carnivores, and is widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. Unlike many other large carnivores that went extinct at the end of the last Ice Age (cave bear, sabretoothed cats, cave hyen.....»»
Researcher discovers critically endangered bats in two new locations
The Jamaican flower bat is endangered—so much so that experts believed only a small colony of about 500 existed in a single cave......»»
First discovery of carbon-based cave art in France"s Dordogne region could pave way for precise radiocarbon dating
The Dordogne region of southern France is home to over 200 caves decorated with colorful Paleolithic art, but little is known about how old it is. Due to its coloration with iron- or manganese-oxide-based material, radiocarbon dating of the art has n.....»»
The Sahara Desert used to be a green savannah: Research explains why
Algeria's Tassili N'Ajjer plateau is Africa's largest national park. Among its vast sandstone formations is perhaps the world's largest art museum. Over 15,000 etchings and paintings are exhibited there, some as much as 11,000 years old according to.....»»
Eight-eyed cave creature with unique genitalia discovered as new species in China
As light filtered into a cave in southeastern China, an eight-eyed creature moved around underneath a rock. Despite its small size, the animal caught the attention of nearby scientists. It turned out to be a new species......»»
Where to find the secret cave in Fortnite
You can never have enough loot in Fortnite, and there's a secret cave that can get you kitted out with some high-tier equipment if you know where to find it......»»
Study explains the rapid deterioration of one of painter Juan Miró"s favorite colors
A photo from 1978 shows famous Catalan surrealist painter Juan Miró in his Taller Sert, surrounded by his paintings. In the background, the bright, intense yellow of Femme dans le rue (1973), stands out. Fifty years later, that cadmium-based yellow.....»»
No scientific evidence that Homo naledi was advanced, new study argues
A new study has cast doubt on claims that Homo naledi, a small-brained hominin dating to between 335,000 and 241,000 years ago, deliberately buried their dead and produced rock art in Rising Star Cave, South Africa......»»
Yucatán"s underwater caves host diverse microbial communities
With help from an experienced underwater cave-diving team, Northwestern University researchers have constructed the most complete map to date of the microbial communities living in the submerged labyrinths beneath Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula......»»
This may be the earliest evidence that Neanderthals hunted cave lions
Conclusions are based on re-analysis of a cave lion skeleton and recently found pelt. Enlarge / Artist's depiction of Neanderthals after taking down a lion. (credit: Julio Lacerda/NLD) Neanderthal hunters living 48,000.....»»
New dating of cave art reveals history of Puerto Rican people
In the karstic caves of Puerto Rico, cave art paints the rock walls. Previous research has assigned ages to this art based on the ages of nearby archaeological artifacts within the caves, but these ages are relative and may not reflect the true timin.....»»
Researchers: The Nullarbor"s rich cultural history, vast cave systems and unique animals all deserve better protection
The Nullarbor is one of Australia's iconic natural places. It's renowned as a vast and mostly treeless plain. But hidden beneath this ancient landscape is an immense network of caves......»»
Scientists investigate Grand Canyon"s ancient past to predict future climate impacts
The Grand Canyon's valleys and millions of years of rock layers spanning Earth's history have earned it a designation as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. But, according to a new UNLV study, its marvels extend to vast cave systems that l.....»»
Archaeologists discover ancient sandals buried in a bat cave 6,000 years ago
Some basketry from same site is even older, dating back 9,500 years to Mesolithic period. Enlarge / Wooden mallet and esparto sandals from Cueva de los Murciélagos in Spain dated to the Neolithic period, 6,200 years ago. (credit.....»»
Archaeologists discover ancient sandals buried in a bat cave 6000 years ago
Some basketry from same site is even older, dating back 9,500 years to Mesolithic period. Enlarge / Wooden mallet and esparto sandals from Cueva de los Murciélagos in Spain dated to the Neolithic period, 6,200 years ago. (credit.....»»