News tagged with limestone cave

Cave reveals Southwest's abrupt climate swings during Ice Age

Ice Age climate records from an Arizona stalagmite link the Southwest's winter precipitation to temperatures in the North Atlantic, according to new research.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

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'The world's oldest manufactured beads' are older than previously thought

(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of archaeologists has uncovered some of the world’s earliest shell ornaments in a limestone cave in Eastern Morocco. The researchers have found 47 examples of Nassarius marine shells, ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created May 05, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (11) | comments 0

Bedrock of a holy city: the historical importance of Jerusalem's geology

Jerusalem's geology has been crucial in molding it into one of the most religiously important cities on the planet, according to a new study.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Oct 19, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 1

Sediba hominid skull hints at later brain evolution

An analysis of a skull from the most complete early hominid fossils ever found suggests that the large and complex human brain may have evolved more rapidly than previously realized, and at a later time than some other human ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Sep 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Lebanon cave takes on Amazon for spot in new seven wonders

Lebanon's Jeita Grotto on Tuesday was selected as one of 28 finalists for the seven natural wonders of the world, facing the Amazon, Mount Vesuvius and others for a spot on the prestigious list.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jul 21, 2009 | popularity 2.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Researcher finds key to ancient weather patterns in Florida's caves

(PhysOrg.com) -- Darrel Tremaine has been known to go to extremes for his research, such as crawling on his hands and knees through a dark, muddy limestone cave in Northwest Florida to learn more about the ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

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