News tagged with ancient science
Study finds modern dog breeds genetically disconnected from ancient ancestors
Cross-breeding of dogs over thousands of years has made it extremely difficult to trace the ancient genetic roots of today's pets, according to a new study led by Durham University.
May 21, 2012 |
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Archaeology expands beyond traditional scope into other sciences
The popular perception of archaeology is a team of dusty individuals in wide-brimmed hats unearthing treasures from a pharaoh's tomb or an ancient collection of Native American artifacts.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Apr 30, 2012 |
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Study reveals how ancient viruses became genomic 'superspreaders'
Scientists have uncovered clues as to how our genomes became riddled with viruses. The study, supported by the Wellcome Trust, reveals important information about the so–called 'dark matter' of our genome.
Apr 23, 2012 |
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Discovery of the first evidence for Pre-Columbian sources of Maya Blue
Once again, science and anthropology have teamed up to solve questions concerning the fascinating, brilliantly hued pigment known as Maya Blue. Impervious to the effects of chemical or physical weathering, the pigment was ...
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Apr 02, 2012 |
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Leap years prevent 'calendar climate change'
Without leap years, Earth would experience "calendar climate change" and the seasons would completely swap every 750 years, a Queensland University of Technology scientist says.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Mar 01, 2012 |
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Ancient penguin DNA is key to conservation
Conservation of the King Penguin is proving successful following research showing that the species has recovered past genetic diversity in just 80 years despite a prior threat of extinction.
Feb 27, 2012 |
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Engineers develop cement with 97 percent smaller CO2 and energy footprint
Drexel engineers have found a way to improve upon ordinary Portland cement (OPC), the glue that's bonded much of the world's construction since the late 1800s. In research recently published in Cement and Concrete Composites ...
Feb 21, 2012 |
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Ancient environment drives marine biodiversity, study says
Much of our knowledge about past life has come from the fossil record – but how accurately does that reflect the true history and drivers of biodiversity on Earth?
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Nov 24, 2011 |
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Poisonous oceans delayed animal evolution
Animals require oxygen, but oxygenated environments were rare on early Earth. New research from University of Southern Denmark shows that poisonous sulfide existed in the oceans 750 million years ago making ...
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Oct 24, 2011 |
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Archeologists discover Egyptian mummies styled with fatty hair gel
(PhysOrg.com) -- While it has long been known that the ancient Egyptians prettied up those deemed worthy of mummification, not so clear was what was done for the hair. Now, archeologist s working out of the KNH Centre for ...
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Aug 23, 2011 |
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Pigment patterns from the prehistoric past: X-ray technique reveals fossil pigmentation
(PhysOrg.com) -- Publishing their findings in Science, the researchers have been able to show a remarkable relationship between copper and pigment within exceptionally preserved feathers and other soft tissue ...
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Jun 30, 2011 |
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Honey helps heal horses' wounds, researchers find
(PhysOrg.com) -- A simple application of honey to horses' leg wounds results in smaller wound sizes and faster healing time, University of Sydney researchers have found.
Jun 29, 2011 |
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Were ancient human migrations two-way streets?
The worldwide spread of ancient humans has long been depicted as flowing out of Africa, but tantalizing new evidence suggests it may have been a two-way street.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Jun 06, 2011 |
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Latitude and rain dictated where species lived
Aggregating nearly the entire landmass of Earth, Pangaea was a continent the likes our planet has not seen for the last 200 million years. Its size meant there was a lot of space for animals to roam, for there ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
May 12, 2011 |
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Ancient fossils hold clues for predicting future climate change, scientists report
(PhysOrg.com) -- By studying fossilized mollusks from some 3.5 million years ago, UCLA geoscientists and colleagues have been able to construct an ancient climate record that holds clues about the long-term ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Apr 08, 2011 |
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