Research sent on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 12:00
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 adaptation to...
Research sent on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 12:00
Pacific cities much older than previously thought
New evidence of one of the first cities in the Pacific shows they were established much earlier than previously thought, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU). The study used aerial laser scanning to map...
Research sent on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 12:00
The hidden role of the Milky Way in ancient Egyptian mythology
Ancient Egyptians were known for their religious beliefs and astronomical knowledge of the Sun, Moon, and planets, but up until now it has been unclear what role the Milky Way played in Egyptian religion and culture.[fn]A new study by a University of...
Research sent on Monday, March 25, 2024 - 12:00
Research identifies characteristics of cities that would support young people's mental health, Survey responses from global panel that included young people provide insights into what would make cities mental health-friendly for youth.
As cities around the world continue to draw young people for work, education, and social opportunities, a new study identifies characteristics that would support young urban dwellers’ mental health. The findings, based on survey responses from...
Research sent on Monday, March 25, 2024 - 12:00
With a new experimental technique, engineers probe the mechanisms of landslides and earthquakes, The behavior of granular materials has been difficult to visualize, but a new method reveals their internal forces in 3D detail.
Granular materials, those made up of individual pieces, whether grains of sand or coffee beans or pebbles, are the most abundant form of solid matter on Earth. The way these materials move and react to external forces can determine when landslides or...
Research sent on Monday, March 25, 2024 - 12:00
Persian plateau unveiled as crucial hub for early human migration out of Africa
A new study combining genetic, palaeoecological, and archaeological evidence has unveiled the Persian Plateau as a pivotal geographic location serving as a hub for Homo sapiens during the early stages of their migration out of Africa.This revelation sheds...
Research sent on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 12:00
Toba supereruption unveils new insights into early human migration, Humans may have dispersed during arid intervals along 'blue highways' created by seasonal rivers.
Modern humans dispersed from Africa multiple times, but the event that led to global expansion occurred less than 100,000 years ago.Some researchers hypothesize that dispersals were restricted to “green corridors” formed during humid intervals...
Multimedia sent on Monday, March 18, 2024 - 12:00
Bridge in a box: Unlocking origami's power to produce load-bearing structures, Foldable origami with thick panels opens a world of possibilities.
For the first time, load-bearing structures like bridges and shelters can be made with origami modules—versatile components that can fold compactly and adapt into different shapes—University of Michigan engineers have demonstrated.It’s...
Research sent on Sunday, March 17, 2024 - 20:00
1.4 Million-Year-Old Stone Tools Shed Light On Early Human Migration
A new study of ancient stone tools discovered in western Ukraine suggests they may be the oldest known trace of human presence in Europe, yielding insights into how early humans dispersed across the continent.The study was published...
Research sent on Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 12:00
Pinging pipes could help to identify lead water lines without excavation, Study Shows Sound Waves Can Reveal Composition of Buried Water Lines.
As any percussionist or fidgety pen-tapper can tell you, different materials make different noises when you hit them. Researchers at Drexel University hope this foundational acoustic phenomenon could be the key to the speedy removal of lead water lines...
Research sent on Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 12:00
Rabana-Merquly: Was the Mountain Fortress also a Parthian-Era Sanctuary?, ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS IN IRAQI KURDISTAN POINT TO A PLACE OF WORSHIP FOR THE WATER GODDESS ANAHITA.
Besides being a fortress for military use, the ancient mountain settlement of Rabana-Merquly in modern Iraqi Kurdistan could have also been a ‘sanctuary’ dedicated to the ancient Persian water goddess Anahita. Architectural structures by a...
Multimedia sent on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - 12:00
Experiment captures why pottery forms are culturally distinct
Potters of different cultural backgrounds learn new types differently, producing cultural differences even in the absence of differential cultural evolution. The Kobe University-led research has implications for how we evaluate the difference of...
Research sent on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 12:00
Did Neanderthals Use Glue? Researchers Find Evidence that Sticks, Analysis of 40,000-year old tools reveals surprisingly sophisticated construction.
Neanderthals created stone tools held together by a multi-component adhesive, a team of scientists has discovered. Its findings, which are the earliest evidence of a complex adhesive in Europe, suggest these predecessors to modern humans had a higher...
Research sent on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 12:00
Highways through historically redlined areas likely cause air pollution disparities today
As part of the New Deal, several governmental programs were created to expand homeownership through mortgages and loans. However, neighborhoods with primarily Black or immigrant communities often were rated “hazardous” for repayment under the...
Research sent on Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 12:00
How is deforested land in Africa used?
Africa's forested areas – an estimated 14 % of the global forest area – are continuing to decline at an increasing rate – mostly because of human activities to convert forest land for economic purposes. As natural forests are...
Research sent on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 12:00
Anthropologists' research unveils early stone plaza in the Andes
Two University of Wyoming anthropology professors have discovered one of the earliest circular plazas in Andean South America, showcasing monumental megalithic architecture, which refers to construction that uses large stones placed upright with no mortar...
Research sent on Monday, February 12, 2024 - 20:00
Stone age wall found at bottom of Baltic Sea ‘may be Europe’s oldest megastructure’
A stone age wall discovered beneath the waves off Germany’s Baltic coast may be the oldest known megastructure built by humans in Europe, researchers say.The wall, which stretches for nearly a kilometre along the seafloor in the Bay of Mecklenburg,...
Research sent on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 12:00
3D printed nanocellulose upscaled for green architectural applications
For the first time, a hydrogel material made of nanocellulose and algae has been tested as an alternative, greener architectural material. The study, from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the Wallenberg Wood Science Center, shows how the...
Research sent on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 12:00
Innovation in stone tool technology involved multiple stages at the time of modern human dispersals
Published in Nature Communications, the researchers' insights into stone tool technology suggest that the commonly held view of a 'revolution' in culture and technology that allowed anatomically modern humans to outcompete Neanderthals and other...
Research sent on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 12:00
First metamaterial developed to enable real-time shape and property control
Inspired by the remarkable adaptability observed in biological organisms like the octopus, a breakthrough has been achieved soft machines. A research team, led by Professor Jiyun Kim in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at UNIST has...
Research sent on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 12:00
Thailand’s Iron Age Log Coffin culture, Ancient DNA helps researchers elucidate the structure of a prehistoric community from Southeast Asia.
A mortuary practice known as Log Coffin culture characterizes the Iron Age of highland Pang Mapha in northwestern Thailand. Between 2,300 and 1,000 years ago, individuals were buried in large wooden coffins on stilts, mostly found in caves and rock...
Research sent on Friday, February 2, 2024 - 12:00
Prehistoric mobility among Tibetan farmers, herders shaped highland settlement patterns, cultural interaction, study finds
A new study by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Sichuan University in China, published Feb. 2 in Scientific Reports, traces the roots of the longstanding cultural interactions across the Tibetan Plateau to prehistoric times...
Research sent on Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 12:00
Archaeologists shed new light on children’s health during Industrial Revolution
A new study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, involves the analysis of remains excavated from a former Quaker burial ground on Coach Lane, North Shields, in the North East of England in 2010. [fn]Vitamin D can be ingested as part of our diet,...
Research sent on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 12:00
Stunning Prehistoric Jewelry Reveals 9 Hidden Societies in Ice Age Europe
For eons, humans have worn personal ornaments that tether them to their people; precious items that reflect a clan identity through life and into the grave. But those cultural associations don't always follow family lines. A new study comparing...