For thousands of years, humans have used birds as a reliable form of communication, with the earliest known use of pigeons for delivering messages being in ancient Egypt, around 1350 BCE.
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Archaeological work in the Xingu territory of Brazil is rewriting assumptions about civilization in the Amazon. Through decades of partnership between the Kuikuro people and Western researchers, evidence of a large, complex civilization in the Brazilian territory has emerged.
The first test image from the telescope in the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has revealed a previously unnoticed trail of light that could give insight into both the history and abnormalities of the M61 galaxy.
Monte Sierpe, translated as the “serpent mountain,” is located in the Pisco Valley of Southern Peru. The “Serpent Mountain” is known for its thousands of precisely aligned holes to resemble the look of a snake.
James D. Watson’s death at 97 closes a chapter on one of the most influential and troubling lives in modern science.
Over half of the healthy population exhibits leg shaking, a repetitive and rhythmic movement of the legs while seated. Some brush it off as just a habit, but most of the time, there’s a reason for it, ranging from anxiety to medications.
A recent study presented at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, involving 100 runners aged 35 to 50 that ran from October 2022 through December 2024 has suggested a link between high-level distance running and colon cancer.
Getting enough protein is important, but focusing only on how much one eats misses the real point. What truly makes a difference is not just the amount, but the variety.
Researchers are finding new ways to use artificial intelligence in forensic investigations, from identifying insect species at crime scenes to organizing complex evidence in laboratories.
Researchers have recently discovered that tropical forests in Australia have become the first of their kind to emit more carbon than they absorb.