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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and while it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, research suggests that we often underestimate the significance of

A groundbreaking discovery has shed new light on the mysterious swimming motion of plesiosaurs, ancient marine reptiles that roamed the Earth’s oceans during the Mesozoic era. The Four-Wing Problem Plesiosaurs’ unique body

A recent study led by Washington State University has shed light on how children in hunter-gatherer societies acquire essential life skills. The research reveals that these children master skills like hunting, identifying

Researchers hope to find out if WhatsApp group chats can save the lives of black men at risk of prostate cancer. One in four black men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer,

A groundbreaking fossil discovery has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of how modern birds evolved their unique intelligence. The fossil, named Navaornis hestiae, is an exceptionally well-preserved bird from the Mesozoic

A groundbreaking fossil discovery in the Kashmir Valley has provided new insights into the evolution of elephants and the diet of early humans. The fossilized skull of an extinct elephant, discovered in

By University of Texas at AustinNovember 25, 2024No Comments5 Mins Read Researchers analyzed ancient DNA to uncover how Europeans adapted over 7,000 years, identifying genetic changes linked to vitamin D production, lactose tolerance,

Have you ever left a social gathering and found yourself consumed by intrusive thoughts about what others might have been thinking? “Did I talk too much?” “Was my joke offensive?” “Did they

A groundbreaking discovery has shed new light on the use of hallucinogens in ancient Egyptian rituals. A team of researchers led by Professor Davide Tanasi from the University of South Florida has

As the world grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, the phrase “social distancing” became a household term. However, new research suggests that the concept of maintaining physical distance to prevent the spread of

For decades, the plaster casts of the victims of the 79 CE eruption of Mount Vesuvius have been a source of fascination for archaeologists and the public alike. One of the most

A groundbreaking discovery by researchers at Johns Hopkins University has shed new light on the origins of the alphabet. The finding, which dates back to around 2400 BCE, suggests that the alphabet

The Aztec death whistle is a mysterious and haunting instrument that has long fascinated historians and musicologists. Its unique design and screaming sound have led many to speculate about its origins and

Imagine being able to see deep into the brain, capturing neural activity with unprecedented clarity and scale. Thanks to a groundbreaking new microscope called DEEPscope, developed by researchers at Cornell, this is

A groundbreaking new plastic has been developed by researchers at RIKEN, offering a potential solution to the pressing issue of microplastic pollution. This innovative material is not only durable and strong but

A groundbreaking study by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has uncovered the alarming truth about microplastic and PFAS pollution. Researchers traced the fate of these contaminants from landfill leachate to wastewater

A remarkable 200-million-year-old pterosaur fossil unearthed in southern Germany has shed light on the evolutionary transition of these flying reptiles. Researchers from Queen Mary University of London, led by paleontologist Dr. David