Ancient DNA from Tuscan wells reveals origins of modern wine

Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old grape seeds from ancient wells in Tuscany have mapped the most extensive genetic history of ancient grapevines recovered from a single site.
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Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Mesopotamia and Egypt, researchers find

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. Researchers ...
Live Science

Did ancient Egyptians really booby-trap the pyramids?

The ancient Egyptians took a number of measures to safeguard the pyramids. But did they ever resort to booby traps? The answer, Egyptologists told Live Science, is an emphatic no. "No, they didn't ...
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8 ancient technologies that were far more advanced than we realized

From a 2,000-year-old computer to self-healing concrete, these 8 ancient advanced technologies are worth learning about. The ...
Scientific American

In This Ancient Garden, Plants Can Cure or Kill You

Frances Sampayo: The apothecaries founded this space as somewhere where they could train their students in how to identify medicinal plants from harmful plants—plants that can kill and cure, so to ...

Scotland’s ancient human-made islands are dripping with secrets

Mysterious and ancient human-made islands of timber and stone have endured amidst Scotland’s more well-known standing stones, ...
Live Science

Ancient Greek mystery cult priestesses may have chemically tweaked fungus to induce psychedelic hallucinations

Priestesses of a mysterious cult in ancient Greece and Rome may have used a highly toxic fungus to create psychedelic hallucinations during their rituals, a new study suggests. However, some experts ...
Scientific American

Lost ancient Greek star catalog decoded by particle accelerator

Before telescopes, ancient Greek astronomers relied on naked-eye observations of the night sky to understand the universe around them. The meticulous star catalog belonging to one of the best of ...
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Ayurveda in the lab: Ancient wisdom meets modern scientific exploration

Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, has been practiced in India for thousands of years as a holistic system of health and wellness. Rooted in natural remedies, diet, and lifestyle practices, ...
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How Hero Of Alexandria Used Ancient Science To Make “Magical Acts Of The Gods” 2,000 Years Ago

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has ...