A rapid climate collapse during the Late Ordovician Mass Extinction devastated ocean life and reshuffled Earth’s ecosystems.

Researchers have uncovered a complete Quina technological system in the Longtan site in southwest China. The discovery challenges the widely held perception that the Middle Paleolithic period was ...

It’s wild to think that a math puzzle from the 1200s is now helping power AI, encryption, and the digital world we live in. Every November 23, math lovers celebrate Fibonacci Day, a nod to the ...

The “Trees, Time and Technology” show opening next week at the di Rosa center weaves together history, feminism, Judaica and ...

Altogether, they reconstructed 11 ancient herpesvirus genomes. The oldest came from a young girl found in southern Italy who ...

Identifying signs of life in ancient rocks is hard. It is not enough to find organic molecules—rocks of all sorts contain them but “organic” just means the molecules contain chains of carbon atoms.

The past has never been more visible. While ancient ruins crumble under the weight of time, weather, and human activity, a quiet revolution is taking place across archaeological sites worldwide.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Instead of putting the pedal to the metal, a team of scientists from ...