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Human Hunting More Responsible for Kangaroo Extinction than Climate Change
A recent study of ancient kangaroo teeth contradicts previous beliefs that climate change caused their extinction. By examining the wear on teeth, researchers found that kangaroos had flexible diets, which made them resilient to climate shifts. This evidence suggests that human hunting activities, rather than dietary limitations, played a more sign...
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Scientists Discover New Triassic Reptile with Unique Teeth in England
Scientists have uncovered Threordatoth chasmatos, a new species of Triassic reptile from Cromhall Quarry in South Gloucestershire. The reptile belonged to the procolophonid group, featuring unique three-pointed teeth. These jaw adaptations suggest the species specialised in herbivorous diets, offering insights into the evolution of ancient reptiles...
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Extinct Walrus-like Mammal Discovered in Atlantics, Provides New Insights into Marine Evolution
Recent findings have unveiled Ontocetus posti, an extinct walrus-like mammal that lived 2.2 million years ago. Led by Dr. Mathieu Boisville from the University of Tsukuba, this discovery, made from fossils found in Norwich, UK, and Antwerp, Belgium, provides fresh insights into the evolutionary history of walruses. Initially misidentified, the foss...
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New Species Of Miniature Whale, Named After Ancient Egypt King, Discovered
The fossil of the whale include a skull, jaw, teeth and vertebrae fragments, said researchers.
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Scientists Reconstruct Skull Of "Tadpole"-Like Ancient Predator
Researchers from University College London say that their latest research shows the animal had huge teeth and powerful jaws.
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Genetic Evidence of Typhoid and Plague Causing Pathogens Found in DNA of Ancient Civilisations
Scientists had attributed the fall of several ancient civilizations including the Akkadian Empire, the Old Kingdom of Egypt, to factors like climate change and shifting allegiances. However, a new study proposes that this could be due to some extinct pathogens.
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Parliament To Take Up Bill To Give More Teeth To Archeological Body
A bill to provide more teeth to the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) and amend a law dealing with ancient monuments is listed for introduction in the Monsoon session of Parliament beginning Monday.
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Oil Pulling: Know The Method And Benefits Of This Ayurvedic Practice
Oil pulling is an ancient technique which can offer multiple health benefits. Here are the benefits of oil pulling. Also, know method to perform this and which oil to choose,
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Ancient Shark With A Snake Head And 300 Teeth Is Why We Should Just Say Nope To The Ocean
Maybe it's time we Homo sapiens re-evaluated our relationship with the oceans of the world.
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What Is Oil Pulling And It's Health Benefits?
Coconut oil has a lot of health promoting properties. As mouth is the home to millions of viruses, bacteria, fungi, oil acts as a cleanser before they get a chance to spread in the body.
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Skeleton With Stone-Encrusted Teeth Found In Mexico Ancient Ruins
Archeologists have discovered near Mexico's ancient ruins of Teotihuacan the 1,600-year-old skeleton of an upper-class woman whose skull was intentionally deformed and teeth were encrusted with mineral stones.
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Scientists Discover One Of The First Fish To Crawl Onto Land, An Ancient Ancestor
Meet Qingmendous. He's half a foot long, 409 million years old and fierce as they come. Huge, squiggly teeth protrude from his lower lip, and powerful, muscle-bound fins allow him to sluice through the brackish water of a prehistoric lagoon. When he's hungry, he lies in wait for creatures that are as much as half his size and ambushes them. His jag...
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A Mysterious Skull Adds New Twist To Old Legend Of Kabul's 'Cruel King'
Nearly everyone here knows the legend. Kabulis recite it at random moments, whenever they catch sight of Sher Darwaza Mountain in the distance. Look closely, they tell visitors, and you will see an ancient wall running along the mountain's edge like the teeth of a saw.
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DNA Evidence Unearths Major Population Shift At Last Ice Age-End
DNA evidence from the ancient bones and teeth of people who lived in Europe near the end of the last Ice Age shows a major shift in the population around 14,500 years ago during a period of severe climatic instability.
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These Ancient Chinese Teeth Could Rewrite Human History
A set of 47 human teeth found in China is giving scientists a lot to chew on. The teeth have been dated as at least 80,000 years old -- perhaps even older. The problem with that is that most researchers believe humans only left Africa for the first time around 60,000 years ago. And even then, they were thought to trek to Europe first, not Asia.
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Human Hunting More Responsible for Kangaroo Extinction than Climate Change
A recent study of ancient kangaroo teeth contradicts previous beliefs that climate change caused their extinction. By examining the wear on teeth, researchers found that kangaroos had flexible diets, which made them resilient to climate shifts. This evidence suggests that human hunting activities, rather than dietary limitations, played a more sign...
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Scientists Discover New Triassic Reptile with Unique Teeth in England
Scientists have uncovered Threordatoth chasmatos, a new species of Triassic reptile from Cromhall Quarry in South Gloucestershire. The reptile belonged to the procolophonid group, featuring unique three-pointed teeth. These jaw adaptations suggest the species specialised in herbivorous diets, offering insights into the evolution of ancient reptiles...
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Extinct Walrus-like Mammal Discovered in Atlantics, Provides New Insights into Marine Evolution
Recent findings have unveiled Ontocetus posti, an extinct walrus-like mammal that lived 2.2 million years ago. Led by Dr. Mathieu Boisville from the University of Tsukuba, this discovery, made from fossils found in Norwich, UK, and Antwerp, Belgium, provides fresh insights into the evolutionary history of walruses. Initially misidentified, the foss...
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New Species Of Miniature Whale, Named After Ancient Egypt King, Discovered
The fossil of the whale include a skull, jaw, teeth and vertebrae fragments, said researchers.
-
Scientists Reconstruct Skull Of "Tadpole"-Like Ancient Predator
Researchers from University College London say that their latest research shows the animal had huge teeth and powerful jaws.
-
Genetic Evidence of Typhoid and Plague Causing Pathogens Found in DNA of Ancient Civilisations
Scientists had attributed the fall of several ancient civilizations including the Akkadian Empire, the Old Kingdom of Egypt, to factors like climate change and shifting allegiances. However, a new study proposes that this could be due to some extinct pathogens.
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Parliament To Take Up Bill To Give More Teeth To Archeological Body
A bill to provide more teeth to the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) and amend a law dealing with ancient monuments is listed for introduction in the Monsoon session of Parliament beginning Monday.
-
Oil Pulling: Know The Method And Benefits Of This Ayurvedic Practice
Oil pulling is an ancient technique which can offer multiple health benefits. Here are the benefits of oil pulling. Also, know method to perform this and which oil to choose,
-
Ancient Shark With A Snake Head And 300 Teeth Is Why We Should Just Say Nope To The Ocean
Maybe it's time we Homo sapiens re-evaluated our relationship with the oceans of the world.
-
What Is Oil Pulling And It's Health Benefits?
Coconut oil has a lot of health promoting properties. As mouth is the home to millions of viruses, bacteria, fungi, oil acts as a cleanser before they get a chance to spread in the body.
-
Skeleton With Stone-Encrusted Teeth Found In Mexico Ancient Ruins
Archeologists have discovered near Mexico's ancient ruins of Teotihuacan the 1,600-year-old skeleton of an upper-class woman whose skull was intentionally deformed and teeth were encrusted with mineral stones.
-
Scientists Discover One Of The First Fish To Crawl Onto Land, An Ancient Ancestor
Meet Qingmendous. He's half a foot long, 409 million years old and fierce as they come. Huge, squiggly teeth protrude from his lower lip, and powerful, muscle-bound fins allow him to sluice through the brackish water of a prehistoric lagoon. When he's hungry, he lies in wait for creatures that are as much as half his size and ambushes them. His jag...
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A Mysterious Skull Adds New Twist To Old Legend Of Kabul's 'Cruel King'
Nearly everyone here knows the legend. Kabulis recite it at random moments, whenever they catch sight of Sher Darwaza Mountain in the distance. Look closely, they tell visitors, and you will see an ancient wall running along the mountain's edge like the teeth of a saw.
-
DNA Evidence Unearths Major Population Shift At Last Ice Age-End
DNA evidence from the ancient bones and teeth of people who lived in Europe near the end of the last Ice Age shows a major shift in the population around 14,500 years ago during a period of severe climatic instability.
-
These Ancient Chinese Teeth Could Rewrite Human History
A set of 47 human teeth found in China is giving scientists a lot to chew on. The teeth have been dated as at least 80,000 years old -- perhaps even older. The problem with that is that most researchers believe humans only left Africa for the first time around 60,000 years ago. And even then, they were thought to trek to Europe first, not Asia.
