Harvard Medical School1h
Ancient DNA Challenges Stories Told About Pompeii Victims
The results, published Nov. 7 in Current Biology, reveal that some of the stories told for decades about the individuals’ ...
New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii
When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved for ...
The University of Chicago Chronicle3h
Unraveling the ancient past, one tablet at a time
In the half-dark of a third-floor office, Danielle Levy lifted a clay tablet out of its box. Carefully examining it with ...
Interesting Engineering7h
Ancient asteroid grains reveal hidden magnetic past of our solar system
MIT researchers analyzed precious samples from the asteroid Ryugu, delivered to Earth by Japan’s Hayabusa2 mission. They looked for clues of an ancient magnetic field.
Greek Reporter18h
Carl Sagan on the Brilliance of Ancient Greek Scientist Eratosthenes
Carl Sagan explained the thought process of the ancient Greek scientist Eratosthenes, who determined the circumference of the Earth.
Greek Reporter22h
Ancient Greek Secrets to a Long and Healthy Life Revealed
Ancient Greek health secrets offer unique insights into a better and longer life focusing on balance, diet, and mindful ...