Findings

Ancient Sudan burial site reveals 4,000-year-old funeral ritual in forgotten Nubian kingdom

“Even a seemingly modest site can provide important clues for reconstructing past environments and climates," the researchers wrote.

Site BP 784, relics of a hut with an annex from the Middle Ages.
Secret Bunker. Illustration.

How one reporter uncovered a sealed Nazi bunker under a Brazilian manssion

Archaeologists working in the shallow waters of Lake Issyk-Kul announced they completed the first campaign of a new survey.

Atlantis-like city found under Silk Road lake; scientists say a 15th-century quake caused its fall

Anonymous archaeologist excavating human skull and necklace. Illustration.

Rare Celtic skull trepanation tool found in Poland


Spanish researchers reconnect severed rat spinal cords using graphene foam

The study demonstrates that reduced graphene oxide can enhance the reconnection of nervous tissue even when the injury is complete.

 Spanish researchers reconnect severed rat spinal cords using graphene foam.

Study finds brake dust more harmful to lungs than diesel exhaust

Researchers found that brake-wear particulate matter has a greater detrimental effect on lung cells than diesel exhaust particles.

 Study finds brake dust more harmful to lungs than diesel exhaust.

Study reveals earliest known symbolic engravings, abstract thinking in Israel, The Levant

The researchers used 3D surface analysis to distinguish geometric engravings from functional marks, highlighting the intentionality behind the engravings.

 Amud 1, a retouched blade. Note the Incisions on the cortex.

Two rare black wolves filmed crossing a stream in Polish forest

Conservationists plan genetic tests to study the wolves' unusual genetic makeup.

 Two rare black wolves filmed crossing a stream in Polish forest.

Experts rethink China's Great Wall true purpose

Recent findings suggest the wall served to support pastoralism and control local nomadic groups.

 Experts rethink China's Great Wall true purpose.

Scientists discover 266 young ridges on Moon's far side, indicating recent geological activity

Some ridges on the Moon's far side formed over new impact craters, indicating recent activity.

 Scientists discover 266 young ridges on Moon's far side, indicating recent geological activity.

Is this the greatest archaeological finding of 2024?

In January 2023, archaeologists discovered lost Amazon cities, home to 10,000 farmers 2,000 years ago, revealing a pre-Columbian civilization in a previously sparsely inhabited area.

 An aerial view of the Amazon river?

Over 200 dinosaur footprints found in UK's 'Dinosaur Highway'

Footprints include those of the formidable Megalosaurus and the long-necked Cetiosaurus, offering extraordinary insight into Middle Jurassic life.

 Over 200 dinosaur footprints found in UK's 'Dinosaur Highway'

Runic-inscribed sixth-century sword with oath ring found in Kent cemetery

The sword is described as "really incredible, in the top echelons of swords, an elite object in every way."

 Archaeologists found a sixth-century Saxon sword in an Anglo-Saxon cemetery in rural Kent.

Your tea bags are releasing millions of nanoplastics into your body, scientists warn

Teabags Release Billions of Microplastics, Raising Alarming Health and Environmental Concerns, Study Finds.

 A recent study conducted by the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) revealed alarming levels of microplastic and nanoplastic particles released from commonly used teabags.