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science1 day ago
Laos Shops Sell Ivory and Pangolin Scales to Chinese Tour Groups
The Guardian gained access to multiple shops in Laos offering illegal wildlife products including pangolin scales, ivory and tiger bones. The findings point to rising trade linked to Chinese tourism and the Laos-China railway.
theepochtimes.comworld5 days ago
Archaeologists Find 2,000-Year-Old Gold Rings at Thai Site
Two gold rings estimated at 2,000 years old were uncovered with human bones at the Don Yai Thong site in Phetchaburi province. One ring bears Bhrami script; the other is plain. The excavation, which began after bronze drums surfaced in a rice field, is set to finish next month.
link.springer.comscience6 days ago
Studies: Neandertal Newborns Matched Modern Human Size but Had Thicker Bones and Faster Growth
Two analyses of ancient bones found that Neandertal infants were born at sizes comparable to modern humans. Their arm and leg bones developed more rapidly in the months after birth. Science News reported the results from separate studies published this year.
Euronewsscience11 days ago
Intact Prehistoric Cave Found Near Foreidis in Northern Israel
Archaeologists uncovered a sealed cave near Foreidis that dates between 400,000 and 250,000 years ago. The site contains flint tools, animal bones, and evidence of repeated occupation from the Acheulo-Yabrudian period.
thecanary.coworld22 days ago
Hungary Police Arrest Hospital Orderly Suspected of Illegal Use of Human Remains
Abc News reported that Hungary's National Bureau of Investigation arrested a hospital orderly in Budapest on June 17. Investigators found skulls, bones, a reconstructed face and other remains in his apartment.
sportsnet.casports25 days ago
Gaethje wins undisputed lightweight title after Topuria quits on stool following four rounds
Gaethje claimed the undisputed 155-pound championship on June 14 at the White House after Topuria quit on the stool with broken orbital bones. The American won in his third title attempt.
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Ilia Topuria Sustains Orbital Fractures in UFC Title Loss to Justin Gaethje
Ilia Topuria suffered non-displaced fractures of both orbital bones during his fourth-round TKO loss to Justin Gaethje. Gaethje won the undisputed lightweight title in the main event at UFC Freedom 250.
indiatoday.intoday.inscience31 days ago
Researchers Document Deepest Known Whale Graveyard in Indian Ocean
Scientists mapped five whale carcass sites up to 23,000 feet deep in the southeastern Indian Ocean. The bones date back as far as 5.3 million years and support communities of marine life.
msnbc.compolitics34 days ago
Biden's former chief of staff defends Senate candidate's tattoo
Ron Klain stated the tattoo was a skull and crossbones marking service in Afghanistan. The statement drew criticism from the Republican Jewish Coalition and others on social media.
Euronewsscience34 days ago
Scientists Identify Deepest Known Whale Graveyard in Indian Ocean
Researchers located five whale carcass sites and numerous fossils at seven kilometres depth during 2023 submersible expeditions. The site contains bones dating back as far as 5.3 million years and supports communities of jellyfish, tubeworms, brittle stars, sea cucumbers, squat l…
New York Postscience38 days ago
Jill Biden Reveals Joe Biden Has Stage Four Prostate Cancer That Metastasized to Bones, Symptoms Began During Presidency
The former first lady discussed her husband’s diagnosis and treatment during a book event on Saturday. Joe Biden maintains a schedule that includes speeches and travel despite the illness.
nypost.comworld56 days ago
Remains of 44 Revolutionary War soldiers to be reburied in Lake George
The remains of what researchers believe are 44 Revolutionary War soldiers will be reburied Friday at Battlefield Park in Lake George, New York. The bones were discovered during a 2019 construction project and later studied at the New York State Museum.
ecns.cnworld57 days ago
Study Finds Human Remains in Laos Stone Jar
A new study reports human remains inside one stone jar at the Plain of Jars site in northern Laos. Radiocarbon dating places the bones between the 9th and 12th centuries CE. Researchers concluded the jar served as a secondary burial site.
Science Newsscience58 days ago
Archaeologists Find Human Remains in Large Stone Jar in Laos
Researchers uncovered bones from at least 37 people inside a stone vessel more than two meters across. The discovery supports the view that thousands of similar jars across northern Laos served as burial sites.
Ars Technicatechnology58 days ago
Archaeologists Study Ancient Dingo Burial in New South Wales
Archaeologists examined a dingo skeleton buried about 1,000 years ago in a shell mound in Kinchega National Park. The remains showed signs of care and healed injuries. Barkindji elders and researchers reburied the bones earlier this year.
reason.compolitics59 days ago
Soviet Citizens Recorded Western Music on Used X-Ray Plates
During the Soviet era, people copied banned Western music onto discarded X-ray film when official recording materials were unavailable. The practice began in St. Petersburg and later spread to other cities. The recordings were known as 'Bones' or 'Ribs.'
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Reanalysis of 1948 German Discovery Shows Neanderthals Hunted Large Mammals
Researchers have re-examined ancient elephant bones and a wooden spear discovered in Germany in 1948. The findings indicate that Neanderthals hunted straight-tusked elephants, which were among the largest land animals. This evidence suggests Neanderthals targeted large prey to su…
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news.sky.comscience99 days ago
Reanalysis of 1948 German Discovery Shows Neanderthals Hunted Large Mammals
Researchers have re-examined elephant bones and a wooden spear discovered in Germany in 1948. The analysis indicates that Neanderthals hunted straight-tusked elephants. This finding provides evidence of their capabilities in pursuing large game.
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