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We are makers of history, yet we are also molded by it. The line connecting us to our ancestors spans decades, centuries, and millennia; the lessons learned from our progenitors are passed down the generations through timeless stories and discovered remnants of our enigmatic yet beautiful past. Modern Sciences recounts the passage of time, how humanity has shaped it, and how it has shaped humanity.
Study Reveals How Earth’s Magnetic Field Shifted 41,000 Years Ago and Impacted Early Human Life
New research shows that a dramatic shift in Earth’s magnetic field 41,000 years ago exposed early humans to increased radiation—and may have spurred key survival innovations.
1.5 million-year-old bone tools discovered in Tanzania rewrite the history of human evolution
Jackson K. Njau, Indiana University The ancestors of humans started making tools about 3.3 million years ago. First…
New Study Challenges Idea That Inequality Is Inevitable in Large Societies
A new study of 1,000+ archaeological sites finds that inequality is not a given in large societies—it often depends on leadership, governance, and collective choices.
New Studies Rewrite History of Domestic Cats’ Spread Across Europe
New research shows domestic cats spread through Europe in waves over 2,000 years ago, driven by trade, religion, and cultural exchange—not farming alone.
Highlight: Fewer Than 10% of Senior Authors in Physics Journals Are Women
A new comment reveals that fewer than 10% of senior authors in physics journals are women, spotlighting persistent gender disparities in academic leadership.
Ancient DNA Reveals Early Fish Introduction to High-Mountain Lake in Spain
At a Glance Ancient DNA from a high-altitude lake in the Pyrenees Mountains has revealed that fish may…
How can we ethically display the dead in museums? What about resin casts of those who died violently in Pompeii?
Georgia Pike-Rowney, Australian National University We are used to seeing dead bodies in movies and TV shows, but…
Study Finds Greater Economic Inequality in Han Dynasty Compared to Roman Empire
At a Glance Researchers from Bocconi University, the University of Cambridge, and Stanford University have discovered that the…
Your Inner Neanderthal: What Ancient DNA Reveals About Modern Humans
Modern humans carry 1-2% Neanderthal DNA, reshaping our understanding of evolution. Recent studies confirm interbreeding between Homo sapiens…
Ireland’s neolithic passage tombs were not just the burial place of the elite – new research
Neil Carlin, University College Dublin; Catherine J. Frieman, Australian National University, and Jessica Smyth, University College Dublin In…