In a remarkable revelation, scientists have unveiled evidence suggesting that prehistoric humans in Brazil may have been aware of dinosaurs, shedding new light on ancient cultures' understanding of these colossal creatures. The discovery centers around intricate carvings, known as petroglyphs, etched into rocks adjacent to dinosaur footprints at the Serrote do Letreiro site … [Read more...] about Mysterious symbols found near footprints shed light on ancient humans’ awareness of dinosaurs, scientists say
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Study Claiming Humans Built A 25,000-Year-Old Pyramid In Indonesia Removed By Journal
The journal Archaeological Prospection recently made headlines by retracting a controversial study that suggested humans had built a pyramid-like structure in Indonesia some 25,000 years ago. Published in November 2023, the study proposed that Gunung Padang, known as the "Mountain of Enlightenment," was artificially sculpted into its current shape millennia ago, … [Read more...] about Study Claiming Humans Built A 25,000-Year-Old Pyramid In Indonesia Removed By Journal
Humans Have Messed Up The World’s Freshwater Cycle
As humanity continues its journey through the Anthropocene, the era defined by significant human influence on the planet, the toll of our actions becomes increasingly evident. From the extinction of species to shifts in climate patterns, the negative repercussions of human activity reverberate across the globe. The latest casualty to emerge from this narrative? The freshwater … [Read more...] about Humans Have Messed Up The World’s Freshwater Cycle
Humans lost their tails during evolution — and NYU scientists think they’ve figured out why
In a groundbreaking revelation, scientists from New York University Langone Health may have unraveled one of evolution's enduring enigmas — the disappearance of tails in early humans, marking a pivotal departure from their primate ancestors, a transition dating back 25 million years. Lead study author, Bo Xia, PhD, expressed his lifelong fascination with this evolutionary … [Read more...] about Humans lost their tails during evolution — and NYU scientists think they’ve figured out why
780,000-Year-Old Baked Carp Is Earliest Evidence Of Humans Cooking With Fire
The gigantic carp wasn't cooked over an open flame, and may have been carefully baked in an earthen oven. In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, researchers in Israel have uncovered evidence of what may be the earliest instance of humans cooking with fire, predating previous estimates by over 600,000 years. The remarkable find revolves around the remains of a colossal … [Read more...] about 780,000-Year-Old Baked Carp Is Earliest Evidence Of Humans Cooking With Fire