The first articulated Neanderthal skeleton to come out of the ground for over 20 years has been unearthed at one of the most important sites of mid-20th century archaeology: Shanidar …read more Source:: Science
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Rising sea levels destroyed evidence of shell middens at many prehistoric coastal sites
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•In a new study, researchers confirm a theory from the 1970s that coastal hunter-gatherers processed much of their shellfish at the beach before returning with their meat to camps on …read more Source:: Science
Ancient Caribbean children helped with grocery shopping in AD 400
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•Researchers have long thought that snail and clam shells found at Caribbean archaeological sites were evidence of ‘starvation food’ eaten in times when other resources were lacking. Now, a study …read more Source:: Science
Mars rocks may harbor signs of life from 4 billion years ago
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•Iron-rich rocks near ancient lake sites on Mars could hold vital clues that show life once existed there, research suggests. …read more Source:: Science
Reconstructing an ancient lethal weapon
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•Researchers have reconstructed prehistoric projectiles and points from ancient sites in what is now Alaska and studied the qualities that would make for a lethal hunting weapon. By examining and …read more Source:: Science
Steep slopes on Mars reveal structure of buried ice on Red Planet
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•Researchers have found eight sites where thick deposits of ice beneath Mars’ surface are exposed in faces of eroding slopes. The ice was likely deposited as snow long ago. The …read more Source:: Science
IDG Contributor Network: Linux use on Pornhub surged 14% in 2016
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•By Jim Lynch Linux use on Pornhub increased 14% in 2016 Pornhub is one of the preeminent porn sites on the web. Each year Pornhub releases a year in review post with anonymous details …read more Source:: OpenSource
Robot builder designed for construction sites
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•Zurich-based architects and roboticists have created the In-situ Fabricator, an autonomous construction robot capable of laying bricks into pre-programmed structures. Designers at the Swiss National Center of Competence in Research …read more Source:: UKScienceNews