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The Matua Community: Music and Rituals Bring People Together
1A community of 50 million people across India, Bangladesh, and other countries has found a way to stay connected despite national borders. Their music …
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Neanderthal DNA Study Reveals Surprising Truth
1The study analyzed Neanderthal DNA in present-day non-African modern humans. 2Traces of Neanderthal DNA are not evenly distributed and are more frequent on the …
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5,000-year-old wolves on a remote island challenge our understanding of domestication
1Wolf remains were found on a small Swedish island called Stora Karlsö, dating back around 3,000 to 5,000 years. 2The wolves couldn't have reached …
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Early Humans Used Fire in Caves 1.8 Million Years Ago
1Early humans brought fire into caves in South Africa around 1.8 million years ago 2The discovery was made by a team of scientists led …
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Your Cat's Purr Says More Than You Think
1Scientists found that a domestic cat's purr is a more reliable way to identify individual cats than its meow. 2Purring is often associated with …
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Ancient DNA Reveals Surprising Family Secrets in Sweden
1The study analyzed DNA from four shared graves at an ancient hunter-gatherer burial ground in Sweden, dating back around 5,500 years. 2The DNA tests …
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Wolves and Cougars in Yellowstone: A Tense Coexistence
1Researchers studied the relationship between wolves and cougars in Yellowstone National Park. They found that wolves often take over prey that cougars have already …
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Ancient Italian Teeth Reveal Hidden Secrets of Iron Age Life
1The study analyzed the teeth of Iron Age Italians to learn about their health, diet, and daily life. 2The researchers found that childhood stress …
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Ancient DNA Reveals How Farming Changed a Society
1The study analyzed ancient DNA from 46 individuals in Argentina's Uspallata Valley, spanning over 2,000 years. 2The researchers found strong genetic continuity between early …
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Scientists Find Ancient Rhino in Arctic, Revealing New Insights
1A new species of ancient rhino was discovered in the High Arctic by researchers from the Canadian Museum of Nature. 2The fossil, named Epiatheracerium …
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Ancient Dice Reveal 12,000-Year History of Gambling in America
1The earliest known dice were created by Native American hunter-gatherers over 12,000 years ago. 2These early dice were made from bone and used for …
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Humans Reached Australia 60,000 Years Ago, DNA Study Reveals
1Humans arrived in Australia around 60,000 years ago 2The study analyzed nearly 2,500 DNA genomes from Aboriginal Australians, New Guineans, and populations across Southeast …
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Neanderthals May Have Eaten Outsiders, Study Finds
1The study found evidence of cannibalism among Neanderthals between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago. 2The remains of adult women and children were found with …
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110,000-year-old Discovery Reveals Neanderthals and Humans Worked Together
1The site at Tinshemet Cave is over 110,000 years old and has produced an exceptional collection of archaeological and human remains. 2The study found …
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