Muhammad Tuhin
For years, archaeologists have puzzled over unusual flat patches found on the outer surfaces of ancient European teeth. Unlike typical dental wear caused by chewing, these smooth areas appeared on the sides of the teeth, facing the cheeks. Scientists had struggled to explain their origin, but a new theory proposed by John Charles Willman, a … Read more
Around 6,000 years ago, Neolithic communities in the Iberian Peninsula were already demonstrating an advanced and strategic approach to cattle management. Far from being passive herders, these early agricultural societies implemented seasonal migration patterns, optimized breeding cycles, and carefully planned pasture use to ensure a stable food supply. A groundbreaking study led by researchers from … Read more
The Funnel Beaker Culture (4000–2800 BCE) represents a significant milestone in European prehistory. It marks the transition from a hunter-gatherer way of life to one centered around agriculture and animal husbandry in Southern Scandinavia and Northern Germany. While the basic aspects of this transformation—such as the domestication of wheat and barley—are well understood, much less … Read more
For decades, scientists believed that only Homo sapiens possessed the ability to thrive in extreme environments, such as deserts and rainforests. However, recent findings published in Communications Earth & Environment suggest that Homo erectus, an early human ancestor, adapted to semi-arid desert-like conditions in Africa at least 1.2 million years ago. Research conducted at Engaji … Read more
In an extraordinary archaeological find, a multidisciplinary team of archaeologists, historians, and prehistory specialists has uncovered the largest single-burial assemblage of beads ever found at an ancient burial site in southern Spain. This discovery, detailed in a paper published in Science Advances, reveals new insights into the Tholos de Montelirio site, a megalithic tomb dating … Read more
Bigger, tastier tomatoes and eggplants may soon become a reality thanks to groundbreaking genetic research by scientists at Johns Hopkins University and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. By identifying key genes responsible for fruit size, this discovery has the potential to revolutionize agriculture and expand global food production, especially in regions where local varieties have remained … Read more
Chronic pain is a pervasive condition affecting millions of individuals worldwide, and in the United States alone, it impacts an estimated 50 million people. For many of these individuals, opioids have long been the standard treatment for pain management. While opioids are effective at dulling pain, they come with a significant downside: they are highly … Read more
The Huns, a nomadic group that suddenly appeared in Europe during the 370s, are often regarded as one of the most influential yet short-lived empires in the history of the continent. Their presence played a crucial role in the downfall of the Western Roman Empire and significantly impacted European history. However, scholars have long debated … Read more
Recent research conducted by scholars from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) has uncovered new insights into the symbolic importance of hand-held grinding tools used by the earliest Neolithic societies in Europe. These tools, essential for processing cereals, appear to have been deeply embedded in cultural and ritual practices, particularly those associated with women, time, … Read more
Dr. Luiz Pezo-Lanfranco and his colleagues have made significant strides in understanding child mortality in the Central Andes through their research published in the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology. This study focused on the child mortality rates at the Quebrada Chupacigarro Cemetery (QCC), offering a rare glimpse into the health and living conditions of children during … Read more