archeology
Ancient Ape Fossil Uncovered In Western India
Scientists have unearthed the upper jaw of an ancient ape in western India, revealing details of its tooth enamel and root structure.
Fossilized Eggs Shed Light On Flying Dinosaurs
Three-dimensionally preserved eggs of pterosaurs reveal the history behind the life cycle of the dinosaur.
40,000-Year-Old Genome Reveals Patterns Of Early Human Migration
Genome-wide data from a 40,000-year-old man in China has revealed the complicated genetic history of Asia.
Finding Fossils With Forensic Science
Forensic science has helped researchers find evidence of ancient archaea in sedimentary rocks from the Permian and Lower Triassic periods.
Rice Domestication Traced To The Holocene
Radiocarbon dating has helped to trace rice domestication in China to approximately 10,000 years ago.
A Bird’s Eye View Of Ancient Human Migration
Even when no genetic information is available, the prehistoric movements of people can be simulated using current topographical satellite data.
How Prehistoric Birds Dealt With Fish Bones
Scientists in China have found a bird fossil including a gastric pellet containing fish bones—evidence of modern avian digestive features.
What Explains China’s Enduring Unity?
Investments in infrastructure and cultural unification could explain the longevity of the Qin and Han dynasties, scientists say.
Terracotta Army Bound With Animal Glue
Animal glue was used to apply colorful pigments to Qin Shihuang's terracotta army, study shows.
1,000-Year-Old Buddhist ‘Iron Man’ Statue Was Carved From Meteorite
A priceless thousand-year-old Buddhist statue discovered by a Nazi expedition is the first carving of a human in a meteorite.
