Dating the ancient Minoan eruption of Thera using tree rings
Research results show the eruption occurred in the 16th century BC, consistent with the archaeological record.
Easter Island’s society might not have ‘collapsed’ as previously thought
Analysis of tools used to make giant statues could hint at a collaborative society.
The Last Hominin Standing
A new study suggests that Homo sapiens developed a new ecological niche that separated it from other hominins, possibly critical to the species' success as the last surviving hominin...
Archeological plant remains point to southwest Amazonia as crop domestication center
Ancient people in the region began cultivating plants and altering forests earlier than previously thought.
Native bison hunters amplified climate impacts on North American prairie fires
Study shows hunter-gatherers used active burning to improve grazing, drive bison, long before arrival of Columbus.
Ecosystem shows resilience to prolonged human modification
Cloud forests of Ecuadorian Andes not as pristine as previously thought.
Mystery of the Basel papyrus solved
The papyrus is a medical document likely written by the Roman physician Galen, say researchers.
