DNA shows South Americans inhabited Polynesia 800 years ago
DNA analysis of Polynesians and Native South Americans has revealed the origin of Polynesians, along with the interaction between these two populations
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Researchers concerned about airborne COVID-19 transmission
Over 200 researchers have published a commentary in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases supporting the idea of airborne transmission of COVID-19.
Read More12,000 years old ochre mine discovered in an underwater cave
An ochre mine dating back to 12,000 years was discovered by archaeologists in an underwater cave, giving insights into the first inhabitants of the Americas.
Read MoreEuropean groundwater supply threatened by droughts in 2020
Drought like conditions, rainfall deficits, heat waves, and increased evaporation have depleted some of central and eastern European groundwater supplies.
Read More48,000 years old bow and arrow weapons found outside Africa
Archaeologists have discovered the earliest evidence for the use of bow & arrow technology, and perhaps the making of clothes, dating back to 48 ~ 45,000 years ago, outside Africa, in Sri Lankan caves
Read MoreLockdowns stopped more than 500 million COVID-19 infections
Lockdown measures due to COVID-19 pandemic in 6 major countries have substantially slowed the spread of coronavirus by saving more than 500 million infections
Read MoreA strange small-scale rock art discovery surprises Archaeologists
In Australia, a recent archaeological discovery revealed unique assemblage of small-scale rock art, raising questions about the type of material used in their creation.
Read MoreResearchers create biodegradable medical masks for COVID-19
Researchers from the University of British Colombia, Canada create biodegradable medical masks to boost medical supply line & local economy amid COVID-19 crisis
Read MoreNew study predicts Arctic “sea ice” will disappear by 2050
Latest simulations predict that sea ice in the Arctic region will disappear in the summers by the year 2050
Read MoreCoronavirus plastic waste a new menace for the environment
Plastic waste related to Coronavirus has sparked a new threat to the natural environment in recent times.
Read MoreThe unbelievable comeback of UK’s cranes in 400 years
UK’s cranes disappeared in 1600s due to hunting and wetland decline but after 400 years they have returned thanks to re-introduction and ecological restoration
Read MoreStudy reveals great bioenergy potential for Agave plant
Agave plants are the main ingredient of tequila & agave syrup. A recent study suggests that the agave plant could be the next big thing in the bioenergy sector.
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