Dramatic sunsets after volcanic eruptions resonated with artists like William Turner, Caspar David Friedrich and Edvard Munch. Their paintings can provide scientists with a clearer picture of the atmospheric changes that occurred. ...read more
The ancient Egyptians watched Earth’s night sky closely and named constellations after their gods. But did the builders of the pyramids really make these monuments with the stars in mind? ...read more
Similar Stone Age figurines of women with enlarged breasts, protruding stomachs and ample hips have been found across Europe and Eurasia. Their purpose and who created them have long been archaeological mysteries clouded by bias. ...read more
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Despite over a century of archaeological work, there are large gaps in our knowledge of this massive city and the people who lived there. ...read more
When comets pass close to the Sun, gravitational forces can rip them to pieces. One of those pieces probably hit Earth 66 million years ago, say astrophysicists. ...read more
Not drinking enough water can cause detrimental effects on our cognitive functions, blood sugar regulation and overall wellbeing. ...read more
It depends on how deep you look into the DNA, according to new research. ...read more
A new study challenges the long-held view that the destruction of 13th-century societies in the heart of Asia was a direct result of the Mongol invasion. ...read more