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Neanderthal child may have had Down’s syndrome

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:00:33 +0100

A fossil bone displaying features consistent with Down’s syndrome belonged to a Neanderthal child who survived beyond 6 years old, adding to evidence that these extinct humans cared for members of their community

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Iron Age skeletons found under bridge may have been hit by a tsunami

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:00:59 +0100

Twenty people may have died 2000 years ago when an Iron Age bridge suddenly collapsed following a tsunami or flood, but scientists also cannot rule out that they were sacrificed

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The plague may have wiped out most northern Europeans 5000 years ago

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:00:21 +0100

DNA evidence from tombs in Sweden and Denmark suggests major plague outbreaks were responsible for the Neolithic decline in northern Europe

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Denisovan DNA may help modern humans adapt to different environments

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:00:37 +0100

Highland and lowland populations in Papua New Guinea have different gene variants derived from Denisovan archaic humans, indicating possible adaptations for lower oxygen levels and higher malaria risk

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Egyptian pyramid may have been built using a water-powered elevator

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:20:04 +0100

Ancient Egyptians may have relied on a vertical shaft that could be filled with water, along with a network of water channels and filtration structures, to build the Step Pyramid of Djoser 4500 years ago

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Hobbit hominins from Indonesia may have had even smaller ancestors

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:00:27 +0100

An arm bone from an ancient human that lived 700,000 years ago on the island of Flores is the smallest ever found from an adult hominin, adding a new piece to the puzzle of Homo floresiensis

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Stonehenge’s altar stone was brought all the way from Scotland

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:00:44 +0100

The nearest source of the altar stone at the centre of Stonehenge has finally been identified – and it is at least 750 kilometres away in north-east Scotland

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Gravity may explain why Neanderthals failed to adopt advanced weaponry

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:00:32 +0100

Spear-throwing tools called atlatls allow humans to launch projectiles over great distances, but Neanderthals apparently never used them – and an experiment involving a 9-metre-tall platform may explain why

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We're homing in on the best ways to tackle misinformation

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0100

A debating technique known as the "truth sandwich" is helping archaeologists combat a false narrative about an advanced ancient civilisation forgotten in human history

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Many Iron Age swords may be tainted by modern forgery

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:00:39 +0100

Ancient weaponsmiths combined bronze and iron to fashion swords during the early Iron Age – but modern forgers glue together elements from different weapons, making it difficult for researchers to study the ancient technology

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Ancient Mesopotamian clay seals offer clues to the origin of writing

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:01:09 +0000

Before Mesopotamian people invented writing, they used cylinder seals to press patterns into wet clay – and some of the symbols used were carried over into proto-writing

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Work Worries Keep Lots of Americans Awake Sunday Nights

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 1 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Work Worries Keep Lots of Americans Awake Sunday Nights
Category: Health News
Created: 8/1/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/1/2022 12:00:00 AM

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13 Reasons You Are Always Tired (and What to Do About It)

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: 13 Reasons You Are Always Tired (and What to Do About It)
Category: Health and Living
Created: 8/24/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Does Loose Skin Go Away After Weight Loss? How to Tighten After Losing Weight?

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Does Loose Skin Go Away After Weight Loss? How to Tighten After Losing Weight?
Category: Health and Living
Created: 8/26/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Breastfeeding May Lower a Child's Odds for Asthma

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Thu, 2 Jun 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Breastfeeding May Lower a Child's Odds for Asthma
Category: Health News
Created: 6/1/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/2/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Thyroid Trouble May Raise Dementia Risks

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Thyroid Trouble May Raise Dementia Risks
Category: Health News
Created: 7/18/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/18/2022 12:00:00 AM

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