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
Jan 20, 2010 |
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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
May 05, 2009 |
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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
Dec 06, 2011 |
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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
Sep 08, 2011 |
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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
Oct 19, 2009 |
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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.
Jul 21, 2009 |
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