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Ancient DNA Points to Origins of Indo-European Language
A new study claims to have identified the first speakers of Indo-European language, which gave rise to English, Sanskrit and hundreds of others.The New York Times - 9h -
How an ancient asteroid strike carved out 2 grand canyons on the moon
New research shows that when an asteroid slammed into the moon billions of years ago, it carved out a pair of grand canyons on the far sideABC News - 1d -
Scientists digitally "unroll" ancient scroll scorched by Mount Vesuvius
Researchers used advanced technology to digitally "unroll" an ancient Greek text on carbonized papyrus, and now they're reading it.CBS News - 6h -
AI helps researchers read ancient scroll burned to a crisp in Vesuvius eruption
Writing on PHerc. 172 papyrus, found at Roman mansion in Herculaneum, revealed after 3D X-rays and software competition. Researchers have peered inside an ancient scroll that was burned to a crisp ...The Guardian - 10h -
DNA of rare mussels found in River Seine raises hopes Paris clean-up is working
Scientists taking samples from city’s river did not expect to find presence of under-threat molluscs. Traces of rare mussels sensitive to pollution and thought to be on the point of extinction in ...The Guardian - 1d -
The last fragments of ancient Irish rainforests may face a new threat … trees
As commercial monocultures increase, ecologists are calling for the remaining splinters of native woodland to be identified, protected - and expanded. Photographs by Rob Stothard “This could ...The Guardian - 1d -
A stomach-churning ancient discovery and a billionaire’s big regret
Bill Gates reveals his biggest regret, DEI cuts threaten health research, earthquake strikes the U.S., 'Napalm Girl' photographer questionedNBC News - 4d -
Deciphering Ancient Indus Valley Script Could Earn You $1 Million
A prize offered by an Indian state leader is intended to shed light on a Bronze Age civilization — and settle a cultural battle.The New York Times - 4d -
Greek police arrest a suspect over online auctions for ancient artifacts
Authorities in Greece say they have arrested a suspect accused of setting up online auctions to sell ancient Greek artifacts across multiple countries, including the United States, Britain, Canada, ...ABC News - 5d -
Grim memories resurface after DNA advances lead to arrest of suspect in Hawaii teen's 1977 murder
The unsolved death of a teenager in 1977 haunted students and staff at Honolulu's McKinley High School for nearly half a centuryABC News - 5d -
The oldest evidence for lead pollution comes from ancient Greece
Researchers have found the oldest known evidence of lead pollution dating to around 5,200 years ago in ancient GreeceABC News - 6d -
Gilgo Beach Killing Suspect Moves to Have Key DNA Evidence Thrown Out
The suspect’s lawyer has also called for the case against his client, Rex Heuermann, to be split into five trials. On Wednesday, the judge agreed to hold hearings to consider both requests.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect contests DNA evidence and requests separate trials in 7 deaths
The New York architect facing murder charges in a string of deaths known as the Gilgo Beach killings is challenging the DNA evidence against him and seeking separate trials in the sprawling case.NBC News - Jan. 29 -
Three arrested after ancient Romanian artefacts stolen from Dutch museum
2,500-year-old Helmet of Cotofenesti among objects taken after thieves used explosives to enter building. Dutch police have arrested three men in connection with the robbery of ancient Romanian ...The Guardian - Jan. 29 -
Gilgo Beach suspect seeks to bar DNA evidence and have separate trials in 7 deaths
The New York architect facing murder charges in a string of deaths known as the Gilgo Beach killings on Long Island is challenging the DNA evidence against him and is seeking separate trials in the ...ABC News - Jan. 29 -
Two decades after a Utah stabbing death, DNA evidence leads to an arrest
DNA evidence led to an arrest in Utah in a fatal 2005 stabbing that went unsolved for almost 20 years, the Salt Lake County sheriff announced.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
DNA Match Yields Murder Arrest in 2005 Utah Cold Case
Mark Munoz, 53, a homeless man, was charged in the killing of Jason Royter, 33, a father of two from Magna, Utah.The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
Theft in Netherlands of ancient golden helmet leaves Romania distraught
Dutch authorities are desperately investigating a major art heist of a millenia-old golden helmet from an ancient civilization in current-day RomaniaABC News - Jan. 27 -
Duck DNA found in both engines of Jeju Air jet that crashed in Seoul
Investigators found bird blood and feathers in both engines of the Jeju Air Boeing 737 that crashed in Seoul, killing 179 people.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
2 decades after Utah man found stabbed to death, DNA leads to arrest
Authorities in Utah say they arrested a suspect in the 2005 stabbing death of 33-year-old Jason Royter.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Ancient British coins found in Dutch field likely to be spoils of Roman conquest
Archaeologists hail discovery of very rare hoard featuring 44 gold coins bearing name of Celtic king Cunobelinus. A hoard of British coins bearing the inscription of King Cunobelin and found in a ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
Duck DNA found in both engines of Jeju Air plane that crashed, report says
Both engines of the Jeju Air plane that crashed last month contained duck remains, according to a preliminary report on Monday.NBC News - Jan. 27 -
DNA testing leads to new murder charge in nearly 50-year-old cold case of slain Honolulu teen
Nearly five decades after her partially clothed body was discovered on the second floor of her Honolulu high school, modern DNA testing has led to an arrest that could solve the cold case murder of ...NBC News - Jan. 26 -
Lessons from ancient India on post-conflict reconstruction
Peace engineering is difficult to measure but critical to doFinancial Times - Jan. 26 -
Why Yemen’s ancient terraces are my wonder of the world
The soil, treasured for centuries, turns steep Yemini slopes into fertile and productive land. Coffee grown here was served at London’s first coffee house in 1652. You always know you are about to ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
30 years on: OJ Simpson's ‘trial of the century’ made DNA great
In the end, did the Simpson case really qualify as the “trial of the century”?The Hill - Jan. 24 -
An Ancient Headless Statue Is Found Amid Trash in Greece
The police said a man handed over a statue that he said he found in a plastic bag among trash bins.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Colorado Bureau of Investigation analyst admits manipulating DNA evidence
Dozens of criminal cases are in jeopardy after a Colorado Bureau of Investigation analyst admitted to manipulating DNA data in her reports. KUSA's Rhea Jha reports.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Idaho murders suspect's lawyers want DNA evidence thrown out
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in the deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Lifestyles of the Rich and Ancient: Some in Pompeii Even Had a Home Spa
Hot, warm and cold baths in a recently uncovered villa offer a new glimpse of life in the city before it was smothered by tons of volcanic fragments.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
An Entire Book Was Written in DNA—and You Can Buy It for $60
What may be the first commercially available book saved in DNA is the latest example of how consumers might use molecular data storage.Wired - Jan. 16 -
Ancient DNA suggests women were heart of social networks in Celtic society in Britain
Genetic evidence from a late Iron Age cemetery in southern Britain shows that women were closely related while unrelated men tended to come into the community from elsewhere, likely after marriageABC News - Jan. 15 -
Peruvian Mummies’ Ancient Tattoos Come Under Laser Focus
With a tool often used in the study of dinosaur fossils, scientists uncovered new details in ornate tattoos on the skin of members of the Chancay culture of Peru.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Electra-fying! Captain Marvel’s Brie Larson brings back an ancient avenger
Sophocles’ classic about the bitter pursuit of justice – now revived by Daniel Fish – reveals fresh truths each time. Why do we so rarely see Sophocles’ Electra? John Burgess, in a guide to Greek ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
The delights of the ancient world should be available for all
The flame of classics still burns in state schools even as the Latin scheme is axedFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Pluto May Have Captured Its Biggest Moon Charon After an Ancient Dance and Kiss
Charon is large in size relative to Pluto, and is locked in a tight orbit with the dwarf planet. A new simulation suggests how it ended up there.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Egypt unveils ancient rock-cut tombs and burial shafts in Luxor
Egypt has unveiled several discoveries near the famed city of Luxor including ancient rock-cut tombs and burial shafts dating back 3,600 yearsABC News - Jan. 8