Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on mysterious empire

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Baboon mummy DNA from ancient Egypt reveals location of mysterious port city not on any maps

Ancient Egyptians ... of a new study on the baboon DNA. "There were these stories that they got them from Punt, this fabled, mysterious land," Kopp told Live Science. Though Punt was mentioned ... Read More

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May 6, 2024 • The latest test flight comes after multiple delays in the Starliner program and increased scrutiny of Boeing for safety lapses in the production of its commercial aircraft. May 6 ... Read More

Revitalizing Emperor Wu: DNA and Science Illuminate Ancient Chinese Monarch’s Mysteries

In a fascinating blend of history and modern science, researchers have successfully used advanced DNA techniques to recreate ... only hypothesize the visage of ancient individuals through ... Read More

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A scientific breakthrough has exposed the truth about a site in ancient Jerusalem, overturning expert opinion and vindicating the Bible's account. Until now, experts believed a stretch of wall in ... Read More

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May 2 (UPI) -- SpaceX successfully launched the Maxar 1 mission carrying two next-gen WorldView Legion satellites Thursday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. April 29 (UPI) -- Dozens ... Read More

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26, 2024 — Using environmental DNA analysis ... archaeologists have been puzzled by a mysterious brown stain on the ancient Greek Parthenon temple in Greece. Now, researchers have conducted ... Read More

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May 3, 2024 — A new study of air pollution in U.S. homes reveals how much gas and propane stoves increase people's exposure to nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant linked to childhood asthma. Even in ... Read More

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The research combined radiocarbon dating with measurements of atmospheric radiocarbon from tree rings to build a chronology of the ancient city. Cats are masters of contortion — and the laws of ... Read More