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Fossilized Poop Reveals How Extinct, Flightless Birds Helped Spread New Zealand’s Colorful Fungi
The upland moa was likely drawn to the fungi because of their resemblance to berries, scientists say, allowing the creature to fill a role typically played by mammals
For Chimpanzees, Peeing May Be Contagious—Just Like Yawning Is for Humans, Study Finds
Scientists suggest captive chimpanzees engage in ‘socially contagious urination’—that is, when one primate starts peeing, others quickly follow suit
Homo Erectus Thrived in a Desert, Study Finds, Suggesting the Early Humans Could Adapt to Extreme Environments
New research suggests modern humans aren’t the only hominin species capable of “ecological flexibility”
What Was Life Like in Pompeii Before Mount Vesuvius Erupted Nearly 2,000 Years Ago?
An immersive new exhibition in Australia uses artifacts, sounds and projections to recreate the ancient Roman city
Can You Read This Cursive Handwriting? The National Archives Wants Your Help
Anyone with an internet connection can volunteer to transcribe historical documents and help make the archives’ digital catalog more accessible
Scientists Discover Celtic Society Where Men Left Home to Join Their Bride’s Community
DNA extracted from 57 individuals buried in a 2,000-year-old cemetery provides evidence of a “matrilocal” community in Iron Age Britain, a new study suggests
Archaeologists Unearth Intricately Decorated Blocks From Hatshepsut’s Temple in Egypt
Officials have announced a number of discoveries during excavations around the valley temple of the powerful Egyptian queen, who reigned during the 15th century B.C.E.
The Moon Makes the List of the World’s Most Endangered Cultural Heritage Sites in 2025
Earth-bound landmarks ravaged by war, climate change, tourism and other threats also landed in the World Monuments Watch report
U.S. Dementia Cases Are Poised to Rise to One Million Each Year by 2060, According to New Projections
As the American population ages, a new study finds the average lifetime risk of dementia for adults over 55 is around 42 percent—a higher rate than previously thought
Melting Ice Reveals Remains of 5,900-Year-Old Trees in Wyoming, Uncovering a Long-Lost Forest
Researchers discovered more than 30 dead whitebark pine trees that were entombed in ice for millennia, representing a bygone ecosystem that could teach us about climate change
These Massive Inflatable Pink Men Are Waving From Rooftops and Peering Into Windows in Boston
Created by French artist Phillippe Katerine, the figures are part of an artistic movement known as Mignonisme, which promotes the aesthetics of cuteness
Metal Detectorists Discover 1,200-Year-Old Graves That May Have Belonged to High-Status Viking Women
Excavations in Norway revealed a rich variety of artifacts, including jewelry, textile tools and stones positioned in the shape of a ship
Scientists Drill 1.7 Miles Into Antarctic Ice, Revealing 1.2 Million Years of Climate History
Researchers say a collected sample is the longest continuous record of Earth’s past climate from an ice core
The Netherlands Has Published a List of 425,000 Suspected Nazi Collaborators
In the past, the names could only be viewed in person. But due to expiring access restrictions, they’re now available to anyone with an internet connection
Massive Bluefin Tuna the Size of a Motorcycle Sells for $1.3 Million at a Japanese Fish Market
The fish weighed 608 pounds, which is also about the same size as an adult male grizzly bear. It garnered the second highest bid at the Toyosu Market since records began in 1999
Energetic and Loyal: Meet the Danish-Swedish Farmdog, the Newest Breed Recognized by the American Kennel Club
These small but mighty pups have roots on family farms in Denmark and Sweden, where they helped catch rodents, herd livestock, hunt and watch over the property
Divers Recover Ancient Shipwreck That Sank 2,600 Years Ago Off the Coast of Spain
Piece by piece, experts carefully transported the Phoenician vessel to dry land, where it will be studied and preserved
Biden Establishes Two New National Monuments in California
The Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument will protect more than 848,000 acres of public lands
Ancient Romans Breathed in Enough Lead to Lower Their IQs, Study Finds. Did That Toxin Contribute to the Empire’s Fall?
Using Arctic ice core samples, researchers estimate silver mining and smelting released enough lead during the Pax Romana to cause a 2.5- to 3-point drop in IQ
Marlon Brando Wanted to Build a ‘University of the Sea.’ These Scientists Are Bringing the Late Actor’s Vision to Life
On Tetiaroa, a vibrant coral atoll dotted with sandy islets, archaeologists, marine biologists and cultural practitioners are working together to improve understanding of a unique ecosystem
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