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An unusual fossil brain suggests that the ancestors of spiders and other arachnids may have once scuttled around the sea, rather than on land as was long thought, a new study finds. The fossil shows that certain features of the brain of a now-extinct animal known as Mollisonia symmetrica are arranged backward compared with those of most modern arthropods, a …

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have made a groundbreaking discovery that could validate long-held assumptions about the early universe. The discovery, detailed in a recent study submitted to Nature, revolves around the detection of AMORE6, a galaxy that may be a rare example of what scientists have been searching for: a pristine, zero-metallicity galaxy. This galaxy, with …

Scientists have uncovered the oldest known fossilized animal sperm, found preserved in a 50-million-year-old cocoon from Antarctica. This unprecedented finding pushes back the timeline of such discoveries by a full 10 million years. A Remarkable Discovery in Antarctica The discovery was made by Dr. Benjamin Bomfleur from the Swedish Museum of Natural History and his research team. The sperm, which …

A team of astronomers have discovered a curious figure in the universe. It is two distant galaxies colliding with each other to form a larger structure. From Earth’s perspective, the junction of the disks resembles the number eight lying down, similar to the infinity symbol (∞). Because of this resemblance, the researchers—who are based at the universities of Yale and …

Digital Extremes is hosting its 10th TennoCon this weekend to celebrate 12 years of Warframe and the beginnings of its new IP, Soulframe. Ahead of the celebration, we saw a new gameplay demo of Soulframe presented by Digital Extremes CEO Steve Sinclair, Soulframe creative director Geoff Crookes, and senior community manager Sarah Asselin, and spoke with two members of the …

IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Ancient fossils discovered beneath Indonesian seas reveal insights into early human life in Southeast Asia. 🔍 Over 6,000 fossil specimens, including Komodo dragons and Stegodon, were uncovered during reclamation activities. 🏞️ Geological analysis highlights a submerged river system that supported a diverse ecosystem during the late Middle Pleistocene. 🧠 Findings suggest advanced hunting techniques by early …

In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists have uncovered a sperm whale tooth at the Valencina de la Concepción-Castilleja de Guzmán site, located southwest of Seville, Spain. This find, dating to the 3rd millennium BCE, is the first of its kind on the Iberian Peninsula, offering new insights into prehistoric Iberian cultures. The tooth was uncovered during an excavation project in 2018, …

This Ancient Practice Beats Pills for Sleep – And Science Backs It  SciTechDaily Insomnia: 3 types of exercise could help people sleep better, longer  Medical News Today These 3 exercises may help with insomnia, new study finds  CNN Why gentle exercise like yoga, tai chi and walking may help people sleep better  ABC News Ancient Chinese practice is one of the 4 best exercises …

A new study, published in the Cambridge Archaeological Journal by Dr. Esther Jacobson-Tepfer, reveals an astonishing transformation in elk images in 12,000 years of Altai rock art in western Mongolia. Once drawn in realistic detail, elk gradually evolved into stylized, nearly unrecognizable wolf-like figures, reflecting deep transformations of environment, mobility, and identity. Stylized elk. Credit: Gary Tepfer, in Jacobson-Tepfer, Cambridge …

A discovery in Egypt has provided an extraordinary glimpse into the ancient art of winemaking. Archaeologists recently unearthed 5,000-year-old sealed wine jars in the tomb of Queen Meret-Neith at Abydos, one of the earliest known royal burial sites in Egypt. This discovery not only offers a tangible link to early winemaking but also sheds light on the advanced techniques used …