Bones
Breakthrough DNA study reveals unknown ancient humans in Colombia
Geneticist Casas-Vargas: "That genetic traces of the original population disappear completely is unusual, especially in South America".
Scientists date 20,000-year-old whale bone tools as earliest in Human history
Lone soldier saves life of Massachusetts doctor with stem cell donation
Archaeologists date 80,000-year-old Neanderthal bone spearhead found in North Caucasus cave
New carnivorous 'bone collector' caterpillar species discovered in Hawaii
This rare caterpillar decorates itself with insect remains to camouflage from predators.
Unknown, ancient Texan hunter-gatherers made musical instruments from human bones
New findings suggest ancient cultural exchange between southern Texas tribes and the Aztecs.
Study reveals how Ice Age humans built mammoth-bone structures
Evidence suggests humans scavenged mammoth bones from existing bone beds over centuries.
1,500-year-old bones found in IKEA bag in Germany
A volunteer helper from the 1965 excavation, who later moved to the Fulda area for work, was allowed to keep the skeletal parts as a thank-you.
Shocking discovery:'Ushikawa Man' fossils are actually ancient bear bones, says University of Tokyo
The oldest human fossils on Japan's mainland were found in a limestone quarry near Hamakita, 40 km east of Ushikawa.
Homeowner finds complete Ice Age mastodon jawbone while gardening in his Hudson Valley backyard
The discovery was made in the town of Scotchtown, about 70 miles from New York City.
Grisly discovery: 4,000-year-old mass grave evidence for cannibalism in ancient Britain
Researchers found signs of cannibalism in the victims, including tool marks, fractures linked to marrow removal, and human chew marks on bones.
Tobacco changed human skeletons, researchers say
The research team analyzed human skeletal remains dating from the 12th to the 19th centuries to investigate the impact of tobacco use on bone health.
13,000 years ago, North Americans used cheetah, lion bones to sew furs against the blistering cold
Researchers say their findings are 'conclusive proof' of Paleoindians making tailored garments.
Researchers create ‘biocooperative’ material showing bone-healing potential of blood
Nottingham scientists create a 'biocooperative' material from patients' blood to repair bones and boost healing, published in Advanced Materials. Led by Prof. Alvaro Mata.
Bones from 16th-century shipwreck suggest left-handedness changes what happens to us when we die
Study found mineral content in clavicles increased with age while protein content decreased.
