News articles tagged with 'archaeological'
The brains of Neanderthals and modern humans developed differently
— 10 Nov 2010 15:01 | Geology and palaeontologyWhether cognitive differences exist between modern humans and Neanderthals is the subject of contentious disputes in anthropology and archaeology. Because the brain size range of modern…
Scientists issue call to action for archaeological sites threatened by rising seas
— 28 Oct 2010 14:57 | EnvironmentShould global warming cause sea levels to rise as predicted in coming decades, thousands of archaeological sites in coastal areas around the world will be lost to erosion. With no hope…
Neanderthals had feelings too, say University of York researchers
— 6 Oct 2010 06:05 | Geology and palaeontologyPioneering new research by archaeologists at the University of York suggests that Neanderthals belied their primitive reputation and had a deep seated sense of compassion…
No evidence for Clovis comet catastrophe, archaeologists say
— 30 Sep 2010 12:08 | Geology and palaeontologyNew research challenges the controversial theory that an ancient comet impact devastated the Clovis people, one of the earliest known cultures to inhabit North America…
Archaeological study shows human activity may have boosted shellfish size
— 1 Sep 2010 09:14 | Geology and palaeontologyIn a counter-intuitive finding, new research from North Carolina State University shows that a species of shellfish widely consumed in the Pacific over the past 3,000 years has actually…
NDE methods for evaluating ancient coins could be worth their weight in gold
— 28 May 2010 13:42 | TechnologyDemonstrating that chemistry sometimes can inform history, researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Colorado College and Mount Saint Mary's University…
Uncovering Nottingham's hidden medieval sandstone caves
— 14 May 2010 11:55 | Geology and palaeontologyThe very latest laser technology combined with old fashioned pedal power is being used to provide a unique insight into the layout of Nottingham's sandstone caves - where the city's…
'The Origins Route,' a new science project on the natural heritage of the Pyrenees
— 11 May 2010 06:12 | EnvironmentSix Spanish and French institutions are working jointly to put into action 'The Origins Route,' a scientific dissemination project to develop a quality sustainable model for tourism…
Chinese pigs 'direct descendants' of first domesticated breeds
— 20 Apr 2010 10:59 | BiologyModern-day Chinese pigs are directly descended from ancient pigs which were the first to be domesticated in the region 10,000 years ago, a new archaeological and genetic study has revealed…
New research cuts into origins of iron and steel in India
— 23 Mar 2010 14:05 | TechnologyA small but intrepid team of Exeter staff and students have returned from a six-week archaeological research expedition to a remote region of rural Andhra Pradesh in India…