Bioarchaeology is a fascinating interdisciplinary field that combines principles from archaeology, anthropology, biology, and other related disciplines to study human remains from archaeological contexts. By… Read More »Bioarchaeology and its importance in understanding past human societies
Modern populations of fallow deer possess hidden cultural histories dating back to the Roman Empire, which should be factored into decisions around their management and… Read More »DNA and archaeology reveal 10,000-year connection between humans and fallow deer
In a recent study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, our exploration of human migration into Western Europe unfolds. Examining two skull fragments from 37,000… Read More »Out of Africa and into Europe: Unraveling the migration history of our ancestors
Polar bear is a large carnivorous mammal native to the Arctic region. They are known for their distinctive white fur, which helps them blend into… Read More »Polar Bears
A groundbreaking discovery has shed light on humanity’s past struggles. Researchers from China, Italy, and the United States have revealed a hidden chapter in our… Read More »New method reveals severe bottleneck in human population
A recent study published in Current Biology suggests that the endangered status of migratory monarch butterflies might not be as dire as previously believed. The… Read More »Humans may have artificially inflated monarch butterfly population
In 2022, a region in Antarctica experienced complete sea ice loss, leading to a breeding failure among emperor penguin colonies. This unfortunate event aligns with… Read More »Emperor penguin breeding failure in antarctica linked to sea ice loss
Throughout history, humanity has been fascinated by the concept of time, from Aristotle’s contemplations to Einstein’s theory of relativity. Time is not just a constant… Read More »Brain’s inner clockwork warps our perception of time
A recent study conducted by the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) suggests that social disintegration and violent conflict played a significant role in shaping the population… Read More »New study finds warfare, not climate change, to blame for Neolithic population booms and busts
Arctic ground squirrels possess a remarkable ability that sets them apart from other mammals. Despite facing freezing temperatures, they can avoid freezing themselves, allowing them… Read More »Climate change affects arctic ground squirrel hibernation
An ancient family of Neanderthals once inhabited a cave in the Altai Mountains of Siberia over 49,000 years ago. From their vantage point, they could… Read More »Newly sequenced Neanderthal genomes shed light on family structure and population dynamics