Archaeologists Reveal 25,000 Years of Grass Burning Rituals in Australian Cave
Researchers found evidence from Cloggs Cave showing Indigenous Australians deliberately gathered and burned specific grasses for ritual use over 25 millennia
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Rising Salinity Reduces Microbial Diversity but Maintains Growth Rates, MIT Study Finds
MIT researchers discover that increased salt levels in aquatic environments decrease microbial diversity while preserving overall community growth and biomass production
Ancient Mayan Astronomer’s Name Deciphered From Ruins at Xultun Site
Archaeologists have identified the name "White-chested Fox," a Mayan astronomer and mathematician, from mural inscriptions at the San Bartolo-Xultun site along the Guatemala-Mexico border
Scientists and Citizens Drive Public Action More Than Government or Industry
A study finds Americans respond more effectively to combined support from scientists and ordinary citizens than from government or corporate leaders on major societal…
How Mice Brains Measure Object Distance Using Whiskers
MIT researchers reveal neurons in mice brainstem convert whisker touch signals into precise distance maps, advancing knowledge of spatial perception around the body
Archaeologists Uncover 2,000-Year-Old Gold Rings and Human Bones in Thailand
Excavations at the Don Yai Thong site in western Thailand revealed ancient gold rings and human skeletons, offering insights into Iron Age burial practices…
Japanese Researchers Develop Non-GM Wild Yeast for Ornithine-Enriched Craft Beer
Scientists at Nara Institute of Science and Technology created a non-genetically modified yeast strain that raises ornithine levels during brewing, promising nutritious craft beer…
Purine Bias Protects Bacterial Genes from RNA Termination in Bacillus subtilis
Researchers at Princeton uncover how purine-rich DNA sequences shield essential bacterial genes from premature termination by the protein Rho, revealing genome-wide regulatory insights
Sunlight-Fueled Sponges Contribute 11% to Coral Reef Productivity
Research from the University of Amsterdam reveals that photosynthetic sponges account for 11% of gross primary productivity in a Caribbean coral reef ecosystem
First Dinosaur Bone Unearthed in Antarctica Found Decades Later
A titanosaur tail bone discovered in 1985 on Antarctica’s James Ross Island has been confirmed as the continent’s first dinosaur fossil, revealing new insights…