Obsidian axe factory from 1.2 million years ago discovered in Ethiopia
An unknown species of human apparently mastered obsidian, something it had been thought only occurred in the Stone Age.
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An unexpected discovery has revealed rare Neo-Assyrian artwork in hidden tunnel, Turkey
Archaeologists followed a long stone staircase to an underground chamber, where they found rare artwork on the wall.
Fossil of an ancient spider species from Germany estimated to be 310-million-years old
The fossil comes from a strata that dates back 310 to 315 million years and marks the first Palaeozoic spider ever found in Germany.
Scientists looking for aliens detect a mysterious signal from Proxima Centauri
A team of astronomers from a scientific project looking for extraterrestrial life, of which late Stephen Hawking was the part, has just discovered what could be the best evidence so…
Double hoard of Viking treasure discovered near Harald Bluetooth’s fort in Denmark
A metal detectorist discovered two hoards of Viking silver in a field in Denmark, including coins from the period of Denmark's great king Harald Bluetooth.
2,200-year-old remains of sacrificed panda and tapir discovered
The discovery of a tapir skeleton in Xi'an, China indicates that tapirs may have inhabited China in ancient times, contrary to previous beliefs.
DNA of 10,000-year-old Luzio solves the mysterious disappearance of the sambaqui builders
In pre-colonial South America, sambaqui builders ruled the coast for thousands of years. Their fate remained mysterious – until an ancient skull unlocked the new DNA evidence.
Strange sounds recorded high in Earth’s atmosphere have scientists baffled
A solar-powered balloon mission detected a repeating infrasound noise in the stratosphere. Scientists have no idea who or what is making it.
The faces of ancient hominids brought to life in remarkable detail
In a groundbreaking project, a team of experts has meticulously reconstructed several model heads, using bone pieces, teeth, and skulls discovered around the world over the past century.
500,000-year-old tools in Polish cave may have belonged to extinct hominid species
The findings suggest humans crossed into central Europe earlier than previously thought.
