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Mercury gemstone and ritual knife found in Roman-era German Settlement

Discoveries challenge previous assumptions about Roman influence in the region, revealing extensive Roman activity and complex interactions with local populations.

Quina scrapers discovered in southwest China reshape views on East Asian toolmaking

Artifacts found at a river valley site called Longtan in southern China include distinctive stone cutting and scraping implements, as well as the rocks from which these items were struck.

Homeric jug reveals wine was an everyday drink in Troy

In Troy, wine was far from being reserved solely for the rich and powerful, indicating that it was an element present in the daily lives of its inhabitants.

Previously unknown wasp species with Venus flytrap-like abdomen found in ancient amber

Sirenobethylus charybdis lived nearly 99 million years ago and used its unique abdominal apparatus to trap prey during egg-laying.

8,400-year-old super-abstract stone figurine found in Azerbaijan's Damjili cave

The earliest known human figurine in the south caucasus reveals symbolic art predating neolithic culture.

3,000-year-old clay figurine with maker's fingerprints discovered in Lake Bolsena

Archaeologists speculate the figurine could have been used for household rituals, providing clues about Italian life during the Iron Age.

Byzantine monastery in Northern Negev reveals monastic life in the desert

Archaeologists uncover rare Byzantine-era structures near Beersheba, including a monastery, winepress, and burials.

Scientists find mysterious micro-burrows in desert marbles hinting at unknown life forms

'These tubes are apparently not the result of a geological process,' says professor Cees Passchier.

Scientists say dark energy may be evolving, not constant

A recent discovery could revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos: dark energy seems to evolve over time, with new data suggesting it is now about 10% weaker.

Earliest symbolic burial practices found in Tinshemet Cave, Israel

Evidence suggests Neanderthals and Homo sapiens shared burial customs and symbolic behaviors.

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