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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.
Stalagmite reveals 13-year drought tied to Maya collapse
A precisely dated stalagmite from a Yucatán cave reveals a series of severe, multi-year droughts that may have contributed to the collapse of the Classic Maya civilization.
We decoded the oldest genetic data from an Egyptian, a man buried around 4,500 years ago – what it told us
Adeline Morez Jacobs, University of Padua A group of scientists has sequenced the genome of a man who…
Denisovan DNA helped first Americans adapt, study says
A unique segment of Denisovan DNA, inherited through Neanderthals, was favored by natural selection and may have contributed to the adaptation of the first peoples to life in the Americas.
New dating reveals Greek skull is at least 286,000 years old
Scientists have established a new minimum age of 286,000 years for the mysterious Petralona cranium, clarifying its place in the human evolutionary tree.
For the first time, scientists observed the ‘hidden swirls’ that affect the flow of sand, rocks and snow
MeSSrro/Unsplash Itai Einav, University of Sydney What looks like ordinary sand, rocks or snow flowing in one direction…
Why Our Entire World Depends on This One Tree
The modern world relies on natural rubber, a material that cannot be fully replicated, sourced from a single tree species at risk of being wiped out by a devastating disease.
Ancient shells and pottery reveal the vast 3,200-years-old trade routes of Oceania’s Indigenous peoples
Shutterstock Bryce Barker, University of Southern Queensland and Tiina Manne, The University of Queensland New research conducted at…
Why We Drink The World’s Most Harmful Substance
Despite being the most harmful substance on Earth, alcohol's role as a social lubricant creates a dangerous paradox that society is only now beginning to confront.
When Did Humans Learn to Talk? The Evolutionary Mystery of Language
Language is what makes us human, but since words don’t fossilize, their origin is a profound scientific puzzle.…
Fossils are scientific evidence, and shouldn’t be auctioned for millions to private buyers
Jessica M. Theodor, University of Calgary; Kenshu Shimada, DePaul University; Kristi Curry Rogers, Macalester College, and Stuart Sumida,…