The fossilized DNA remains of an ancient sea turtle dating back 6 million years ago were discovered during excavations in the Caribbean region, researchers said Thursday. The researchers said some bone cells, called osteocytes, were exquisitely preserved in the fossil, which was excavated along Panama’s Caribbean coast in 2015. The fossil is partial, with a …
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Asignificant Palaeolithic cave art site has been unearthed on the eastern coast of Spain, showcasing intricate representations of horses, deer and wild bulls. Over 100 ancient paintings and engravings thought to be at least 24,000 years old were found in the 500-metre-deep cave Cova Dones, or Cueva Dones, in Millares, near Valencia. Although the site …
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Archaeologists have discovered traces of ancient Egyptian wine, which, at 5,000 years old, is some very vintage vino. While exploring the tomb of a First Dynasty queen, the team unearthed hundreds of wine jars dating back to 3000 BCE, which contained remnants of wine. The findings also shed some light on the life and status …
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A 2021 study by these researchers also dated the footprints, based on tiny plant seeds embedded in the sediment alongside them, to about 21,000 to 23,000 years ago. This was met with skepticism from some scientists who questioned the dating conclusion. Washington: Humans trod the landscape of North America thousands of years earlier than previously …
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Amidst the fiery-red landscapes of Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park, a mesmerizing wonder known as the ‘Fire Wave’ beckons visitors with its undulating waves of crimson, offering a captivating glimpse into the earth’s artistic prowess. The Fire Waver at the Valley of Fire, Nevada, USA. Photo: Andrew Kearns If you’ve had enough of the …
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Living above the world. Photo: csilla / Trek Papua Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a tree house? Not just a small hut or a platform, but a real house with walls, floors, roofs, and even fireplaces. Well, for the Korowai people in Indonesia, this is not a fantasy, …
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A place where fire and water coexist in harmony. The Eternal Flame Falls in Shale Creek Preserve, New York. Photo: Mpmajewski If you visit Shale Creek Preserve (a section of Chestnut Ridge Park) in Western New York, you can witness a magical wonder that has puzzled scientists and hikers alike: the Eternal Flame Falls. What …
Discover Kjeragbolten, Norway’s gravity-defying masterpiece by nature, where a boulder hangs precariously suspended between two cliffs, offering an adrenaline-pumping adventure like no other. Would you dare? Photo: dziambel If you are looking for an adrenaline-pumping adventure in Norway, you might want to visit Kjeragbolten, a giant boulder that is stuck between two cliffs over a …
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Get ready to be enchanted by a shoreline adorned with sparkling gems of sea glass, where the ocean has transformed discarded treasures into a mesmerizing mosaic of colors. Photo: Lisa Nottingham Have you ever wondered what happens to the trash that people dump into the ocean? Well, in some cases, nature has a way of …
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Would you sit under it? The incredible hanging stone of Ergaki National Park, Russia. Source If you are looking for a unique and breathtaking natural attraction, you might want to visit the incredible hanging stone in Ergaki National Park, Russia. This amazing rock formation defies gravity and seems to be suspended in mid-air above a …
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