Mysterious prehistoric monument discovered by archaeologists: ''Very rare"
The meaning and function of such monuments have been hotly debated among archaeologists.
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The New York City areas sinking fastest
Many coastal areas around the world are sinking, which can make flooding from sea level rise and storms worse, according to researchers.
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New ancient shark species discovered hidden in world's largest cave system
The previously unknown shark, which lived more than 300 million years ago, was identified from fossilized teeth found in Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park.
Humans hunted and butchered a cave lion 48,000 years ago, skeleton suggests
The findings represent the "earliest direct evidence of a large predator being hunted and killed in human history," researcher Gabriele Russo told Newsweek.
Roads can be built on the moon, laser experiment shows
Constructing roads on the moon will be important for upcoming lunar settlements to mitigate issues with potentially damaging dust.
Lost colorful beauty of ancient Greek Parthenon marbles revealed
The original appearance of the iconic sculptures, considered one of the "pinnacles" of ancient Greek art, has remained a mystery for centuries.
Bizarre 535-million-year-old creature discovered with rare preserved muscle
"Such fossils are extremely rare—literally a needle in a haystack," Virginia Tech researcher Shuhai Xiao told Newsweek.
Thousands of skeletons reveal most violent period in ancient Middle East
It has often been claimed that interpersonal violence—which includes assault, killing and torture—has declined over millennia.
New Florida species named in honor of Jimmy Buffett
The brightly colored creature was discovered in the Florida Keys, which is home to many animals that are found nowhere else in the world.
Ancient town among dozens of hidden structures found in Amazon rainforest
Could studying these thousands of ancient structures help our future?
NASA detects bizarre, extraordinarily bright explosion in unexpected place
The origins of these rare explosions are poorly understood, but a number of potential explanations have been proposed.
American tourist arrested for smashing 1,800-year-old Roman statues
The incident, which resulted in extensive damage to the sculptures, occurred at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
Humans lived in America earlier than thought, ancient footprint study finds
Researchers say they have confirmed the age of controversial human footprints in New Mexico, finding them to be between around 23,000 and 21,000 years old.
Live music synchronizes audience's heart rate, breathing: Study
Scientists monitored attendees at a series of concerts using overhead cameras and wearable sensors to collect data on their physical responses to music.
Elephants and rhinos are far more scared of humans than lions, study finds
Ecologists have recently begun describing humans as a "super predator" given that our species kills prey at much higher rates than other predators.
Archaeologists discover Viking-era settlement and human skeletons
Evidence of the Viking settlement includes pottery shards, nails and various animal remains, such as fish and bird bones.
Hidden parts of ancient Greek city revealed after flooding
The ancient city was founded in 631 B.C. and became one of the most important cities of the Hellenic world before being Romanized.
Sealed 5,000-year-old wine jars from ancient Egypt unearthed
Archaeologists found hundreds of wine jars at the tomb of a mysterious figure who may have been ancient Egypt's first female pharaoh.
Lost 4,400-year-old tomb found with ancient Egyptian mummy inside
The burial chamber included several artifacts (including pottery), the remains of votive offerings, jars and a mummified fish.
Archaeologists discover 'exceptional' 2,000-year-old female marble statue
The life-sized statue found in the ancient city of Tusculum is in excellent condition and of high quality, according to researchers.
"Gigantic" 122-million-year-old dinosaur discovery is among largest found
The remains of the previously unknown species of dinosaur include vertebrae measuring over 3 feet wide and a six-foot-long leg bone.
Ancient humans were able to compete with giant hyenas for carcasses: Study
The extinct giant hyena was the largest member of the hyena family ever to exist, weighing 200 pounds or more and standing more than 3 feet tall.
Archaeologists discover 1,500-year-old tomb of ancient emperor in China
Researchers have unearthed more than 140 funerary objects at the tomb, including ceramic figurines depicting warriors and animals like camels.
Bizarre 465-million-year-old creature found with gut contents preserved
This is the first time that scientists have discovered a fossil specimen of this prehistoric animal with its gut contents preserved.
Dozens of preserved dinosaur footprints from 150 million years ago found
Researchers discovered three sites containing a diverse range of dinosaur tracks and one set that a pterosaur may have made.
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Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic into useful substances
Researchers developed genetically engineered strains of one type of bacteria that they say could help to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.
Emaciated and dehydrated baby rhino rescued after mother dies: "Miracle"
The Indian rhino is listed as "vulnerable" on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species.
Archaeologists discover previously unknown language from ancient tablet
The recently discovered language remains largely incomprehensible, but researchers said it belongs to the Indo-European family.
Man arrested and charged for killing black bear in Alabama
Black bears are protected by state law in Alabama due to low numbers, with the population considered one of the country's smallest.
Bone from "sizeable beast" could be ancient battle elephant
The elephant may have been used in the armies of ancient Roman leader Julius Caesar or potentially even the legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal.