In 1996, archaeologists in Gibraltar made a significant discovery in a cave: a human skull buried beneath layers of sediment containing fish, bird, and mammal bones, as well as carved flint objects. Recognizing the skull's ancient origin, they embarked on a quest to 'resurrect' it. At the time of its discovery, the humid climate of Gibraltar posed a challenge for DNA … [Read more...] about Face Of A 7,500-Year-Old Gibraltarian Woman Has Been Recreated by Scientists
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Australians Have Accidentally Been Eating A Fish Unknown To Science
In an intriguing turn of events, it appears that Australians have been consuming a fish species previously unknown to science. This newly identified species, a type of grouper, has been given the scientific name Epinephelus fuscomarginatus. The journey to this discovery began back in 2000 when Jeff Johnson, a fish expert at the Queensland Museum, was shown photographs of an … [Read more...] about Australians Have Accidentally Been Eating A Fish Unknown To Science
Every Month For The Last Year Has Been The Hottest Ever Recorded
The scorching trend continues as May 2024 marks yet another record-breaking month in global temperatures. According to NASA's latest report, May 2024 has clinched the title for the hottest May ever recorded, cementing a full annual cycle of monthly records—a streak unprecedented in the annals of climate history. This alarming milestone underscores the relentless march of … [Read more...] about Every Month For The Last Year Has Been The Hottest Ever Recorded
Chernobyl’s “Wild Boar Paradox” Has Finally Been Cracked
Wild boar meat from Chernobyl is still surprisingly radioactive, but the contamination of deer has decreased as expected. This phenomenon, known as Chernobyl's "Wild Boar Paradox," has puzzled scientists for years. While the radioactivity of deer in the region has predictably decreased over the decades, the wild boar remained surprisingly radioactive. It turns out that these … [Read more...] about Chernobyl’s “Wild Boar Paradox” Has Finally Been Cracked
Carbon Dioxide Increase Is Fastest It Has Ever Been In Last 50,000 Years
The rate is 10 times higher than the fastest natural rate experienced by our planet in thousands of years. The pace of carbon dioxide (CO2) accumulation in the Earth's atmosphere is accelerating at an unprecedented rate, surpassing any natural occurrences over the past 50,000 years by a factor of ten. Undoubtedly, human activities are reshaping the planet's climate, a … [Read more...] about Carbon Dioxide Increase Is Fastest It Has Ever Been In Last 50,000 Years