Iron Age Britain: Scientists uncover matrilineal social structure, challenging historical narratives. DNA analysis reveals strong female lineage, potentially matrilineal inheritance, and significant female influence. #archaeology #history #womeninhistory

Hidden chambers at Milan's Sforza Castle? Ground-penetrating radar reveals potential secret passageways, echoing historical legends. New digital exploration using AR & 3D models. #SforzaCastle #history #archaeology

New funnel-web spider species, "Big Boy," discovered! Australian researchers identify 3 Sydney species, expanding knowledge of deadly arachnids. DNA sequencing & anatomical analysis key to this groundbreaking finding. Learn more about this crucial biodiversity study.

Chernobyl dogs: New study challenges radiation as sole cause of genetic mutations. Scientists find other environmental factors like heavy metals & pesticides may be more influential in shaping genetic variations in dog populations near the disaster site. #Chernobyl #radiation #genetics #environment

Stonehenge: Was it a prehistoric unity project? Researchers propose it was built to unite ancient Britons facing a population influx. New evidence suggests a deliberate effort at creating a common identity, challenging old theories. #Stonehenge #Archaeology #Prehistory

Titanic lawsuit dropped! RMS Titanic Inc. avoids legal battle by scaling back plans to external imaging only. 2023 Titan sub tragedy impacts expedition strategy. Historic wreck debate continues.

New funnel-web spider species, "Big Boy," discovered in Australia! Scientists used DNA & anatomy, revealing 3 distinct species. Impact on antivenom & bite treatment possible. #spider #science #Australia

Hidden supermassive black holes vastly outnumber previously thought! A new study reveals 35% more, obscured by gas & dust. NASA data unlocks their secrets, impacting galaxy evolution. #blackholes #astrophysics #space

5,000-year-old Peruvian tattoos revealed! Laser technique unveils intricate designs on mummies, offering new insights into ancient art & culture. #archaeology #mummies #tattoos

Viking sun compasses? Ukrainian finds suggest Viking navigation extended beyond Scandinavia. 8 stone disks, possibly solar compasses, reveal potential technology exchange. #Vikings #Archaeology #History

Humanity at a crossroads: New study predicts rapid industrial decline, potentially leading to a postmaterialist future. Is collapse inevitable? Experts debate solutions, from clean energy to behavioral change. Act now to avoid disaster. #Sustainability #ClimateChange #FutureofHumanity

Asteroid (887) Alinda, nearly 3 miles wide, makes closest Earth approach in decades! Visible with binoculars/telescope this weekend. Free livestream at 12:30 PM EST. Rare opportunity! #Asteroid #Astronomy

Humanity at a crossroads: New study warns of authoritarian collapse or superabundance. Industrial decline, climate change, and energy crisis threaten future. Learn how to engineer a sustainable future now. #Sustainability #ClimateCrisis #FutureofHumanity

Tiny extinct cat fossil, smaller than a house cat, discovered in China's Hualongdong cave. #paleontology #fossils #evolution #ancientcats 300,000 years old!

Antarctic ice core reveals 1.2 million years of climate history, exceeding previous records. Beyond EPICA project unveils unprecedented insights into past atmospheric changes & greenhouse gas levels. Urgent climate change implications revealed. #climatechange #antarctica #science

Tiny extinct cat fossil unearthed in China cave, alongside ancient human remains. Smallest known fossil feline, reveals surprising diversity of late Middle Pleistocene species. #paleontology #fossils #humanorigins

Drone reveals 3,000-year-old Caucasus fortress nearly 40x larger than thought! #archaeology #history #Caucasus New aerial survey unveils vast settlement, impacting Bronze Age understanding.

Ancient Egyptian physician Teti Neb Fu's tomb unearthed! 4,000-year-old physician, magician, & chief doctor. #Archaeology #Egypt #AncientEgypt #History

Roman-era dog bone, painted red ochre, unearthed in Surrey quarry. Potential fertility ritual revealed. New study in Oxford Journal of Archaeology. #archaeology #RomanoBritish #fertilityritual

Pterosaurs' flight secrets revealed! Laser tech unveils intricate tail vanes crucial for flight control & stability in 150-million-year-old fossils. #Paleontology #Evolution #Pterosaurs #Flight

1831 volcanic eruption mystery solved! Scientists pinpoint Zavaritskii volcano as culprit, causing global cooling & famine. New study in PNAS uses ice core & ash analysis. #volcano #climatechange #science

Ancient fossils reveal CO2's powerful role in past climate change. Study in Nature Geoscience links CO2 levels to major ice ages & warming. Learn how past emissions triggered dramatic shifts, crucial for understanding future risks. #climatechange #fossils #science

CMV, a common viral gut infection, linked to Alzheimer's. New study reveals potential pathway from gut to brain. Could lead to antiviral treatments & early detection. #Alzheimers #ViralInfection #GutHealth

Tahlequah, grieving orca, carries dead calf again. Heartbreaking loss for J61, another female calf. Southern Resident orcas face critical decline. Experts mourn. #orcas #grief #conservation

GSA secures $840M nuclear energy contract! Powering federal operations with 10M MWh, 4M from nuclear. This landmark deal mirrors tech's nuclear shift & supports clean energy goals.

Scientists stack 2D materials into 3D chips, a breakthrough bypassing silicon limits. Lower temp process unlocks faster, efficient, AI tech.

Kent State's Metin Eren uses experimental archaeology to recreate ancient tools, revealing their function and origins. Discover how his work reshapes the field!

Manta ray inspires robotic diver & water filter! This bio-inspired tech uses fin speeds for depth, & efficient mouthplate design for advanced industrial filtration. Vortex power!

NY's Climate Superfund Act holds fossil fuel firms liable for climate damage, funding resilience projects. $75B fund aims to ease taxpayer burden & tackle extreme weather. State action grows amid federal shifts.

JHE's board resigns, protesting high fees, AI use, & Elsevier's practices. Concerns over quality & access fuel a shift towards open-access publishing. #Science #AcademicPublishing

Explore 10 groundbreaking studies merging science & culture: from Bronze Age combat to Bach's music, coffee turbulence & DNA ancestry. Discover new insights!

Explore iconic space mission patches: artful emblems of human exploration from NASA to SpaceX. Discover their history, symbolism, and impact.

New model challenges how we understand knitted fabric deformation. Friction, not just yarn properties, dictates shape. Learn about this breakthrough in textile mechanics!

NASA's Parker Solar Probe nails closest Sun flyby at 3.8M miles, hitting 430K mph! Data coming Jan 1st to study solar secrets. Heat shield magic!

Tragic news: Rescued snowy owl dies from injuries. Great gray owl fights for recovery after car collisions. MN woman's efforts highlight wildlife aid.

Microwaved grapes boost magnetic fields! Study shows potential for quantum sensing. Cheaper alternatives to traditional materials. Learn more! #quantum #grapes #science

NASA's Parker Solar Probe aces record-close solar flyby! Fastest human-made object studies sun's corona. Data reveals secrets of solar wind, heat.

Mag-powered kirigami shifts shapes instantly! Stiffens 1.8x with magnets for haptics & microfluidics. Lifts 28x own weight. Future: micron-scale tech.

Battery storage boomed in 2024! Learn how it's revolutionizing the grid, boosting renewables, and replacing polluting power plants. US capacity soared 71%.

We, Neanderthals, and Denisovans all have extra copies of a starch-digesting enzyme.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe survives record Sun close-up! Data reveals extreme conditions & insights into solar wind. Launched in 2018, mission continues.