Indigenous South Africans Retain Strong Genetic Links to 10,000-Year-Old Ancestors
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Recent research has shown that members of the San and Khoe Indigenous populations of southern Africa still carry significant portions…
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South America Experiences Breathtaking ‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse
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Skywatchers across South America were treated to a rare celestial event—a mesmerizing annular solar eclipse, often referred to as the…
The Mysterious Bermuda Triangle of Space: The South Atlantic Anomaly is Growing
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The South Atlantic Anomaly, a region in space dubbed the “Bermuda Triangle of Space,” is causing concern among scientists as…
LIDAR Technology Reveals Lost Ancient Metropolis in Africa
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A lost ancient city has been discovered using LIDAR Technology, in South Africa. What was once thought to be mere…
Scientists Discover Ancient Microbes in a 2-Billion-Year-Old Rock—Could They Unlock Clues About Life on Mars?
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Pockets of microbes have been found living within a sealed fracture in a 2-billion-year-old rock. The rock was excavated from…
The Early Universe Holds Far More Black Holes Than We Ever Expected
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In the vast expanse of the early universe, black holes—some of the most mysterious and powerful objects—are now proving to…
This Daring Comet Survived Its Fiery Encounter With the Sun
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A celestial spectacle is still unfolding as a comet, having raced toward the sun, has now survived its fiery encounter….
The Puzzle Behind the Enigmatic Cave Painting of a Horned Serpent
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High up in the isolated Koesberg Mountains of South Africa, a mysterious cave painting has captured the attention of researchers….
Rare 50,000-Year-Old Bone Spear Found in Spain Reveals Neanderthal Crafting Mastery
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Archaeologists in Spain have uncovered the first known Neanderthal bone spear point (in the region), challenging what we thought we…
Six Extinct Species That Scientists May Soon Revive
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The field of de-extinction, which focuses on the revival of extinct species, is making significant strides. Advances in this area…
Oldest human footprint in the world
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Over two decades ago, the dawn of the millennium saw ancient human footprints more than 50,000 years old as highly…
10 Mysterious Shipwrecks That Continue to Baffle Experts
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Shipwrecks have long been a source of fascination and intrigue for both historians and adventure-seekers. While many have been discovered…
Unprecedented energy burst that traveled 1.9 billion years swipes over Earth
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An unusually bright, long-lasting pulse of high-energy radiation swept over Earth on Oct. 9, captivating astronomers around the world. A…
Black Hole “throws up” stellar remains 3 years after eating a star
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Four years ago, in October 2018, a small star came too close to a black hole located in a galaxy…
Have Orangutans Started Using Stone Tools?
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When did humans start using stone tools? About 2.6 million years ago began the longest era in the history of…
Video Shows How Antarctica Connected to Earth’s Continents Millions of Years Ago
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An international team of scientists has made a breakthrough discovery revealing the ancient history of Antarctica from the age when…
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Adam’s Calendar
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What are the first creations of man? A discovery in southern Africa takes us back 75,000 years when the inhabitants of…
This Is The Worlds Oldest Cave Painting And It Was Made More Than 45,500 Years Ago
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A cave painting of a pig discovered in a karst cave on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia has been…
Microbes That Don’t Breathe Found Inside the Earth
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Of all the planets in the solar system, Mars and Venus are similar to Earth. Mars has been explored amply…
5 Ancient Languages Still In Use Today
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Could you imagine that there are over 7000 languages in use today? At least, that is what experts believe, even…
At 2.2 Billion Years Old, This is the Oldest Impact Crater on Earth
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About 2.2 billion years ago, a massive space rock collided against our planet, leaving a gigantic scar. Around 200 million…
A 40,000-Year-Old “Cave-Art Code” May Have Given Rise to Human Writing
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Tens of thousands of years ago, ancient people saw the necessity to leave behind them not only a legacy but…