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Archaeology is changing, slowly. But it's still too tied up in colonial practices
For many people, the mention of archaeology makes them think of Indiana Jones. He's the hero of the 1980s movie franchise—but any archaeologist will tell you that Indiana isn't very...
The evolutionary puzzle of the mammalian ear
The vertebrate ear is a remarkable structure. Tightly encapsulated within the densest bone of the skeleton, it comprises the smallest elements of the vertebrate skeleton (auditory ossicles) and gives rise...
Cardinals RB Kenyan Drake prepares for big workload after David Johnson trade
Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake said he has been working on his body this off-season so he can handle a large workload in 2020.
Dinosaur-killing asteroid struck at deadliest possible angle
According to a new study, the asteroid that snuffed out the dinosaurs struck Earth at the worst possible -- the deadliest and most destructive -- angle.
Ear infections discovered in remains of humans living in Levant 15,000 years ago
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered evidence of ear infections in the skull remains of humans living in the Levant some 15,000 years ago.
Australia's megafauna roamed the tropics with first humans but then disappeared
New evidence shows climate change may have wiped out Australia's giant beasts.
Researchers date age of the oldest-known forest in West Junggar region, China
As one of the five major extinction events in Earth history, the Frasnian-Famennian boundary (FFB) crisis caused dramatic reductions in marine and terrestrial diversity.
New Zealand police rescue 2 hikers after 19 days in wilderness
Searchers on Wednesday found two lost hikers alive after they spent nearly three weeks in the remote wilderness of a rugged national park in New Zealand, authorities said.
Evidence shows cloth masks may help against COVID-19
Researchers examined a century of evidence including recent data, and found strong evidence showing that cloth and cloth masks can reduce contamination of air and surfaces.
Chimpanzees help trace the evolution of human speech back to ancient ancestors
One of the most promising theories for the evolution of human speech has finally received support from chimpanzee communication, in a study conducted by a group of researchers led by...
Disinformation surging online during pandemic, says Microsoft president
Misinformation and disinformation linked to the COVID-19 pandemic has been surging online in recent weeks, along with cyber attacks on hospitals, says the head of one of the world's tech...
Season Interrupted: Alessandra Samperio, an artist in the pitcher's circle
Alessandra Samperio will study studio arts at Loyola Marymount; she will bring that artistic flair to the pitching circle as well.
Early African Muslims had a halal -- and cosmopolitan diet -- discovery of thousands of ancient animal bones shows
Early Muslim communities in Africa ate a cosmopolitan diet as the region became a trading centre for luxury goods, the discovery of thousands of ancient animal bones has shown.
Watch: Idaho woman dresses husband in 32 T-shirts to break Guinness record
An Idaho couple broke a Guinness World Record by teaming up to dress the husband in 32 T-shirts in one minute.
AFRICOM: Russian fighter aircraft deployed to Libya
U.S. Africa Command reported Tuesday that Russia has deployed a military fighter aircraft to Libya to support Russian-sponsored private military contractors there.
Dinosaur-dooming asteroid struck earth at 'deadliest possible' angle
New simulations from Imperial College London have revealed the asteroid that doomed the dinosaurs struck Earth at the 'deadliest possible' angle.
Look: Kel Mitchell, wife Asia expecting son
"All That" alum Kel Mitchell and his wife, Asia Lee-Mitchell, announced they're expecting their second child in a TikTok #WipeItDownChallenge video.
Dinosaur-dooming asteroid struck Earth at 'deadliest possible' angle
New simulations have revealed the asteroid that doomed the dinosaurs struck Earth at the 'deadliest possible' angle.
Dinosaur asteroid's trajectory was 'perfect storm'
The angle at which a life-destroying space rock hit Earth 66 million years ago was lethal.
Watch: Boy, 13, graduates college with four associate's degrees
A 13-year-old boy has become the youngest person to ever graduate from a California college after earning four associates degrees in two years.
The Museum of Quarantine: An exhibition of our pandemic times, Hollywood style
Ann Morrow Johnson had an empty street-facing wall and time on her hands, so she created the Museum of Quarantine. Now neighbors hang their creations.
Occupation of the last Neanderthal groups in the Cantabrian region
Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH) have participated in a study published today in the journal Scientific Reports on the settlement patterns of the...
Exchange with North Korea must resume, South’s politicians say
Seoul's advocates for continued engagement with North Korea may be becoming restless about stalled talks.
Woods, Manning vs. Brady, Mickelson was most-watched golf event in cable history
Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning's clash against Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson in The Match: Champions for Charity was the most-watched golf telecast in cable TV history.
Miniature rock art expands horizons
Australian archaeologists have discovered some of the most detailed examples of rare, small-scale rock art in the form of miniature stencils in a rockshelter traditionally owned by the Marra people.
UNC: Unclear whether North Korean gunfire across DMZ was accidental
The United Nations Command announced Tuesday that it had finished its investigation into a gunfire exchange inside the DMZ in early May and was not able to determine if North...
Troy Aikman: Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott will extend deal before season begins
Former Dallas Cowboys star Troy Aikman believes the NFC East franchise will complete a contract extension with quarterback Dak Prescott before the 2020 season.
Iran's death grip on Syria begins to loosen
The Iranian regime has begun to withdraw its forces from Syria. This was the news from James Jeffrey, former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and current special presidential envoy for the...