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Research reveals that Denisovans, an ancient human species, occupied Tibet’s Baishiya Karst Cave for over 160,000 years, adapting to harsh climates and utilizing diverse animal resources. Newly discovered fossils and innovative analysis of bone fragments highlight their survival strategies during ice ages and interglacial periods. According to a new...

Ancient Mystery Deepens With Discovery of Denisovan Remains in Tibetan Cave

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Archaeologists have found a wealth of artifacts and monuments that have fundamentally altered how we perceive and understand our own species.

9 discoveries that have fundamentally altered our understanding of human history

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Research into human DNA from both prehistoric and modern sources reveals that Neanderthals and early modern humans interbred approximately 47,000 years ago, with this interbreeding lasting around 6,800 years. Neanderthals, who inhabited Europe and Asia, and Homo sapiens, who evolved in Africa, began to mix when modern humans migrated out of Africa. This interbreeding contributed 1% to 2% of Neanderthal DNA to the genomes of contemporary humans outside Africa.

Study Traces Neanderthal DNA Influence in Modern Humans 47000 Years Later

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Ancient humans probably lived outside the rift – we just haven't found them yet.

Why The Rift Valley May Not Be The Cradle Of Humankind After All

When it comes to our understanding of human evolution, we largely depend on fossils. We string together stories of existence, evolution, and extinction from the skeletal remains retrieved from Earth’s crust. However, not all parts of the world offer the same bounty of information. Africa, often dubbed the cradle...

Fossil hotspots may skew our view of human evolution

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In a surprising turn of events, decades-old footage has reignited the debate about the origins of speech, revealing that our closest living relatives, chimpanzees, may possess the neural foundation necessary for vocalizing human words.

Chimpanzees Spoke Human Words in Stunning Footage Recovered by Scientists

Many places across the world have been named "gates of hell" for various reasons. Here are a few well-known examples.

Just How Many “Gates To Hell” Are There On Earth?

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Using fossil evidence and genetic dating, geneticists and paleontologists have backed strikingly different candidates for the world's first animal.

What was the first animal on Earth?

Has it ever crossed your mind that the moon you gaze at today is not in the same spot it was millions, thousands, or even hundreds of years ago? The idea might seem far-fetched, but science tells us that our moon is slowly, but surely, drifting away. Billions of years...

Our moon is drifting away, and Earth will never be the same without it

For the past several decades, the scientific community has been deeply invested in figuring out where the asteroid came from that caused the massive extinction of the dinosaurs about 66 million years ago. This significant event transformed Earth’s biodiversity and ignited a plethora of theories and discussions among researchers.

Massive asteroid killed the dinosaurs, and we finally know where it came from

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Four years ago, back in 2020, a group of scientists at Cardiff University in the UK discovered phosphine in the clouds on Venus. This significant discovery, the researchers said, showed that a gas closely related to life on Earth existed on Earth’s twin still to this day, spurring theories that life on Venus might not be completely extinct just yet.
However, many scientists called back to those researchers and those theories, calling them crazy for even suggesting such a thing. And while it is always good to have a healthy amount of skepticism about things, those scientists didn’t give up. And...

Scientists find more proof of life on Venus

A large-scale study of fossil human teeth from Ice Age Europe shows that climate change significantly influenced the demography of prehistoric humans. New research based on extensive human fossil records from Ice Age Europe shows how ancient populations dealt with dramatic climate shifts. By analyzing dental data with a machine learning algorithm, the study details migration trends, population dynamics, and the significant effects of the Last Glacial Maximum.

Discover How Ancient Europeans Survived the Ice Age With Just Their Teeth

Are we alone in the universe? This question has intrigued humans for centuries. From ancient civilizations to modern scientists, the quest to understand extraterrestrial life has been a constant pursuit. With advancements in technology, our ability to explore the cosmos has grown exponentially. Telescopes, space probes, and even potential missions to Mars have brought us closer to finding answers. But what do we really know about life beyond Earth? This blog post will delve into 25 intriguing facts about extraterrestrial life, shedding light on the mysteries that lie beyond our planet. Buckle up, as we embark on a cosmic journey through the unknown!

25 Facts About Extraterrestrial Life

New research gives insight into when the ancestor of all living things lived, and it's earlier than we thought.

Meet LUCA, the 4.2 billion-year-old cell that's the ancestor of all life on Earth today

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SCIENTISTS have dug a staggering 4,160ft into the Earth’s mantle – deeper than anyone has ever drilled before. Researchers are now studying a huge chunk of rock which they say might hold clues to the origins of life on Earth. On the groundbreaking expedition in the Atlantic Ocean, scientists only planned to dig 656ft down […]

Scientists dig world’s deepest hole 4,000ft into earth’s crust near ‘Lost City’ as samples may reveal ‘origins of life’

UC Berkeley archaeologists suggest that the findings could help settle the debate over Clovis points and offer new insights into what life was like approximately 13,000 years ago. Researchers propose early humans used Clovis points to impale charging megafauna by bracing spears on the ground, inflicting severe wounds akin to...

Rewriting History: Ice Age Hunters Used Planted Pikes, Not Throwing Spears, To Bring Down Mammoths

Ann Ronan Picture Library/Photo12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images. It's no secret that the ancient Eygptians were fairly technologically advanced for their day, but new research suggests that at least one pyramid was built using surprisingly sophisticated tech: hydraulic lifts. As detailed in a new study published in the journal...

Scientists Find Evidence of Advanced Technology Used to Build Egyptian Pyramid

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Roxboro, NC

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According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

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Fossil Hotspot Bias: Are We Missing the Full Story of Human Evolution?

New research reveals that discrepancies between the locations where fossils are found and the areas where early humans are thought to have resided could affect our...

Fossil Hotspot Bias: Are We Missing the Full Story of Human Evolution?

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