Discovery

Rare Find: Intact Etruscan tomb discovered at Necropolis of San Giuliano in Italy

Dr. Barbara Barbaro: "It is very rare to find an intact tomb. Hence the exceptional nature of the current discovery."

 Rare Find: Intact Etruscan tomb discovered at Necropolis of San Giuliano in Italy.
 archaeologists discover three ancient tombs at Qubbat al-Hawa necropolis.

Egyptian archaeologists discover three ancient tombs at Qubbat al-Hawa necropolis

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Rulers of the sea: 100 million years ago squids were kings

 Ancient 'zombie' fungi found in amber reveal earliest parasitic relationships with insects.

Ancient 'zombie' fungi found in amber reveal earliest parasitic relationships with insects


Giant pre-Columbian spheres found on artificial island in Amazonian lake

Researchers found human and animal remains inside, suggesting complex funerary rituals of an unknown Amazonian culture.

 Giant pre-Columbian spheres found on artificial island in Amazonian lake.

Scientists discover 22 new viruses in Chinese bats

The newly discovered viruses are closely related to deadly viruses that can cause severe brain inflammation and respiratory disease in humans, with mortality rates reaching up to 75%.

 Bats in the market.

Researchers discovers world's first eyeless wasp deep in Australian caves

The wasp discovered is the only known species worldwide to exhibit such dramatic adaptations for life in complete darknes.

 Researchers discovers world's first eyeless wasp deep in Australian caves.

Oldest in the world? 42,000-year-old mammoth ivory boomerang found in Polish cave

Discovery reinforces advanced cognitive abilities of early homo sapiens in Europe.

 Prof. Sahra Talamo in the center, with Prof. Paweł Valde-Nowak is on her left, and Prof. Adam Nadachowski on her right.

18th-century shipwreck accidentally discovered near Dubrovnik Port

'We must protect it for the future,' stated a marine archaeologist.

 The Old Town in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Hope vs. happiness: Which matters more? Researchers explain

Researchers demonstrate that only hope predicts experiencing life as more meaningful.

 Hope vs. happiness: Which matters more? Researchers explain. Illustration.

1,000-year-old hidden temple discovered in the Andes

Capriles says the hilltop sanctuary linked ancient trade routes and hosted ritual gatherings, goods exchange, and chicha feasts across the highlands, Altiplano, and Cochabamba valleys.

 1,000-year-old hidden temple discovered in the Andes.

Greek National Theatre presents 'Fragments: Euripides' inspired by discovered papyrus

Actors confront the task of unveiling fragments from 'Polyidus' and 'Ino' in a staged excavation.

 Ancient Greek theater at Aphrodisias.

Study reveals previously unknown ancient makeup recipe from Iranian tomb

Scientific study identifies unique kohl recipe from 9th century BCE.

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Korean researchers discover protein mediates exercise benefits and declines with age

This research provides the first scientific evidence identifying changes in protein secretion as a major reason for the reduced efficacy of exercise in aging individuals.

 Korean researchers discover protein mediates exercise benefits and declines with age. Illustration.

1,000-year-old sundial found in Ani, Turkey

'In the Middle Ages, sundials did not reach an advanced level, making this find quite valuable.'

 Ancient sundial in Sille Museum.