Our ancestors ate a Paleo diet. It had carbs
Modern hunter-gatherers offer insight into how our distant ancestors ate. Enlarge / A young Hadza bushman making an arrow for a hunting bow. (credit: chuvipro via Getty Images) What did people eat for dinner tens of thousands.....»»
2.9-million-year-old butchery site reopens case of who made first stone tools
Along the shores of Africa's Lake Victoria in Kenya roughly 2.9 million years ago, early human ancestors used some of the oldest stone tools ever found to butcher hippos and pound plant material, according to new research led by scientists with the S.....»»
Non-processed meat-based early diet reduces risk of dog digestive issues later in life, finds study
A diet of non-processed meat, human leftovers, and raw bones during puppyhood and adolescence may protect dogs against certain gastrointestinal disorders later in life, suggests research published in Scientific Reports. In contrast, a highly processe.....»»
In Spain, storks" trash diet driven by climate change
The storks float and swoop in formation, circling over a landfill in the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains north of Madrid. Then a garbage truck pulls up and disgorges its contents. One by one, they dive to the ground: breakfast is here.....»»
AI is helping us search for intelligent alien life—and we"ve found 8 strange new signals
Some 540 million years ago, diverse life forms suddenly began to emerge from the muddy ocean floors of planet Earth. This period is known as the Cambrian Explosion, and these aquatic critters are our ancient ancestors......»»
Tracing the evolution of wheat spikes since the Neolithic revolution
About 12,000 years ago, the Neolithic revolution radically changed the economy, diet and structure of the first human societies in the Fertile Crescent of the Near East. With the beginning of the cultivation of cereals, such as wheat and barley, and.....»»
Future iPhones could listen for chewing and tell you to diet
Apple has been granted a patent for technology that has the iPhone hear chewing, prompt you to photograph your food, and could then criticize your food choices.Apple's newly-granted "Augmented Reality Calorie Counter" patent is split between detectio.....»»
Fossil teeth reveal how brains developed in utero over millions of years of human evolution
Fossilized bones help tell the story of what human beings and our predecessors were doing hundreds of thousands of years ago. But how can you learn about important parts of our ancestors' life cycle—like pregnancy or gestation—that leave no obvio.....»»
Brazil"s new president works to reverse Amazon deforestation
Shaking a traditional rattle, Brazil's incoming head of Indigenous affairs recently walked through every corner of the agency's headquarters—even its coffee room—as she invoked help from ancestors during a ritual cleansing......»»
What makes brown rice healthy? Decoding the chemistry of its nutritional wealth
Asian diets feature rice as a staple grain, contributing towards nearly 90% of the world's rice consumption. Brown rice, in particular, is known to have several health benefits. As a regular addition to the diet, it can help reduce body weight, lower.....»»
Bronze Age eating, social habits in the Balearic Islands documented in study
Researchers from a variety of Spanish institutions have managed to reconstruct the diet of some 50 individuals buried more than 3,000 years ago in the Cova des Pas' necropolis in Menorca. The study, coordinated by the UAB, indicates a diet of plants.....»»
"Veggie" dinosaurs differed in how they ate their food
Although most early dinosaurs were vegetarian, there were surprising differences in the way that these animals tackled eating a plant-based diet, according to a new study by scientists from the Natural History Museum and the Universities of Bristol a.....»»
2.6 billion-year-old ancestors of the CRISPR gene-editing tool are resurrected
An international research group has for the first time reconstructed ancestors dating back 2.6 billion years of the well-known CRISPR-Cas system, and studied their evolution over time. The results suggest that the revitalized systems not only work, b.....»»
Best cooking apps for iOS in 2023
Cooks these days have a lot on their plate, but thankfully, there are useful iOS apps to get started with meal prep, recipe organization, and more.For busy cooks who need help with things like making a grocery list and sticking to a healthy diet, the.....»»
Best iOS apps for cooking basics in 2023
Cooks these days have a lot on their plate, but thankfully, there are useful iOS apps to get started with meal prep, recipe organization, and more.For busy cooks who need help with things like making a grocery list and sticking to a healthy diet, the.....»»
Why rituals have been crucial for humans throughout history—and why we still need them
Each December, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, among others, take over our thoughts and our wallets as we participate in ceremonies our ancestors have practiced for as long as we can remember. These are all example of traditions. And in most cases,.....»»
Cats in the middle ages: What medieval manuscripts teach us about our ancestors" pets
Cats had a bad reputation in the middle ages. Their presumed links with paganism and witchcraft meant they were often treated with suspicion. But despite their association with the supernatural, medieval manuscripts showcase surprisingly playful imag.....»»
New fossil foot analysis reveals the surprising and varied lifestyles of dinosaur bird ancestors
Have you ever eaten chicken feet? If you haven't, you might be surprised to learn there's actually quite a bit of flesh down there. And scales too! They're wonderful—and informative—pieces of engineering......»»
Humans continue to evolve: Study tracks the emergence of 155 new genes
Modern humans evolutionarily split from our chimpanzee ancestors nearly 7 million years ago, yet we are continuing to evolve. 155 new genes have been identified within the human lineage that spontaneously arose from tiny sections of our DNA. Some of.....»»
Healthier diets for astronauts on spaceflights may improve health and performance
Astronauts could be given an enhanced diet during spaceflights that includes a greater variety and quantity of fruits, vegetables, and fish to improve their health and performance compared to standard spaceflight food, reports a study published in Sc.....»»
Not everyone is aware that sustainable diets are about helping the planet
A new study has found that young Brits would be willing to change to a more sustainable diet, but a lack of understanding about what that actually means is preventing many from doing so......»»