Browsing: Ancient

Ancient magnetic fossils reveal that animal navigation using Earth’s magnetic field may have evolved far earlier than previously known. Researchers…

Ziggurats were mudbrick temples designed to bridge heaven and earth, anchoring religion, power, and architecture in the ancient Near East…

Utah geoscientists begin characterizing newly discovered mountain-sourced groundwater that extends thousands of feet beneath the playa. New research from University…

A single ancient jawbone is rewriting what scientists thought they knew about humanity’s forgotten relatives. A newly published study in…

Teeth can act as detailed biological records, preserving evidence of health, diet, and stress experienced throughout a person’s life. Teeth…

A centuries-old medicinal root is gaining renewed scientific attention for its ability to target multiple biological processes involved in hair…

Deep-sea sediment layers show rare microbial wrinkle structures that formed in environments far beyond the reach of sunlight. Dr. Rowan…

New research indicates that humans shaped their environments through hunting and controlled use of fire tens of thousands of years…

Iron Age cargoes from Dor reveal how ancient Mediterranean trade evolved alongside shifting empires and political power. New findings from…

Reconstructed ancient enzymes reveal how cannabis evolved specialized cannabinoid production while offering new tools for biotechnology and medicine. Where do…

Deep inside a fossil-filled cave in the Dominican Republic, researchers uncovered evidence of an unexpected interaction between ancient owls and…