New research has uncovered a fascinating truth about Europe's past—most Europeans had dark skin up until the Iron Age, much later than previously believed. A groundbreaking genetic study analyzing the DNA of 348 ancient humans reveals that light skin, blonde hair, and blue eyes were rare features in Europe until around 3,000 years ago. Dark-Skinned Europeans: A Persistent … [Read more...] about Europeans Were Mostly Dark-Skinned Until Roman Times, Ancient DNA Suggests
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Kiwis: The Birds with the Largest Eggs in the World
The kiwi, a small, flightless bird native to New Zealand, may seem like an unlikely candidate for having a giant cousin. However, recent scientific discoveries have revealed a surprising link between the kiwi and the extinct elephant bird of Madagascar. The Kiwi's Giant Cousin DNA analysis has shown that the elephant bird, a massive flightless bird that once roamed … [Read more...] about Kiwis: The Birds with the Largest Eggs in the World
Unicorns Lived Among Humans, Died Due To Climate Change: Australian Researchers
New research suggests that the mythical-sounding Siberian unicorn, a massive, horned rhinoceros, went extinct due to climate change, not human interference. Scientists from Australia and around the world have made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges previous theories about the extinction of the Siberian unicorn. Their research, published in Nature Ecology and … [Read more...] about Unicorns Lived Among Humans, Died Due To Climate Change: Australian Researchers