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Ancient Peru throne room points to possible female ruler, archaeologists say

Ancient Peru throne room points to possible female ruler, archaeologists say.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekSep 30th, 2024

Healthy elbow room: Social distancing in Neolithic mega-settlements

The term "social distancing" spread out across the public vocabulary in recent years as people around the world changed habits to combat the COVID pandemic. New research led by UT Professor Alex Bentley, however, reveals the practice of organized elb.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 36 min. ago

The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists say

Distant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists more hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be what they thought......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 36 min. ago

Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures

Greece's second largest city, Thessaloniki, is getting a brand new subway system that will showcase archaeological discoveries made during construction that held up the project for decades......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

Oldest direct evidence of hot water activity on Mars found

New Curtin University-led research has uncovered what may be the oldest direct evidence of ancient hot water activity on Mars, revealing the planet may have been habitable at some point in its past......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

Ancient fish-trapping network supported the rise of Maya civilization

The Maya were landscape engineers on a grand scale, even when it came to fishing. On the eve of the rise of the Maya civilization, people living in what’s now Belize turned a wh.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

New technique points to unexpected uses for snoRNA across many cell types

Dynamic, reversible modifications of DNA and RNA regulate how genes are expressed and transcribed, which can influence cellular processes, disease development, and overall organismal health. Small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) are a common but overlooked.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Novel nano-vaccine administered as nasal spray found to be effective against all major COVID-19 variants

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed an effective, inexpensive, and simple COVID-19 vaccine that can be stored at room temperature and administered as a nasal spray.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Engraved trees map the way to preserving Sámi culture

Archaeologists analyzed trees engraved by the Indigenous Sámi of Arctic Europe, revealing the significance of these rare remnants of Sámi culture and the importance of preserving them from ongoing deforestation......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Oldest known alphabet unearthed in ancient Syrian city

What appears to be evidence of the oldest alphabetic writing in human history is etched onto finger-length, clay cylinders excavated from a tomb in Syria by a team of Johns Hopkins University researchers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Study: Why Aztec “death whistles” sound like human screams

The basic mechanism relies on the Venturi effect, producing a unique rough and piercing sound. Archaeologists have discovered numerous ceramic or clay whistles at Aztec sites, dub.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Researchers use immersive 3D tech to document and study the human past

Archaeologists from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) are revolutionizing the excavation and documentation of ancient sites with cutting-edge 3D immersive technologies......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Dedicated Roman gladiator superfans were the football hooligans of their day

In the amphitheater of Gladiator II, Ridley Scott trains his lens on fighters and emperors—but no account of ancient gladiators is complete without its devotees......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Light-based photocatalytic system can break down PFAS at room temperature

Researchers at Colorado State University have found a new approach for breaking down PFAS—a group of human-made "forever" chemicals commonly used for their water-resistant properties that can carry health risks from long-term exposure......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Superior photosynthesis abilities of some plants could hold key to climate-resilient crops

More than 3 billion years ago, on an Earth entirely covered with water, photosynthesis first evolved in ancient bacteria. In the following millions of years, those bacteria evolved into plants, optimizing themselves along the way for various environm.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Ankylosaurid dinosaur, unearthed in China in 1986, identified as a new species

A team of archaeologists and paleontologists at the Jiangxi Provincial Museum, working with colleagues from Yunnan University, all in China, has found that the unearthed skeletal remains of an ankylosaurid dinosaur uncovered in 1986 at a dig site at.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

COP29 negotiators strive for deal after G20 "marching orders"

Negotiators toiled Tuesday to break a deadlock at UN climate talks after G20 leaders acknowledged the need for trillions of dollars for poorer nations but left key sticking points unresolved......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Algorithm predicts DNA methylation in ancient specimens, providing insight into human evolution

Research published in Nature Ecology & Evolution introduces a novel method for inferring DNA methylation patterns in non-skeletal tissues from ancient specimens, providing new insights into human evolution. As DNA methylation is a key marker of gene.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Deep learning architecture enables higher efficiency in light microscopy image improvement

It is the computational processing of images that reveals the finest details of a sample placed under all kinds of different light microscopes. Even though this processing has come a long way, there is still room for improvement, for example, increas.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Ancient DNA sheds light on adaptation of early Europeans at the dawn of the agricultural revolution

Leveraging a unique statistical analysis and applying it to ancient DNA extracted from human skeletal remains, a team of researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of California, Los Angeles has revealed new insights into h.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Bias in the NFT market: Study reveals female and black avatars sell for less, and offers solutions to promote equality

The United States has a long history of gender and racial disparities in wealth, education, employment, and consumption. Research on modern marketplaces, including online rental and labor markets, has identified ways to reduce gender and racial inequ.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024