New insights into the ancient practice of intentional cranial modification found in the Hirota community, southern Japan, revealed by researchers.
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New Study Sheds Light on the Evolutionary History of Masturbation
New Study Sheds Light on the Evolutionary History of MasturbationResearch has unveiled that masturbation, predominantly in males, has a long-standing …
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Ancient 300,000-Year-Old Implement Indicates Early Humans Were Skilled Woodworkers
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaStudy on a 300,000-yr-old throwing stick shows early humans’ advanced woodworking skills and communal hunting practices.
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Oldest Record of Wine Drinking in Americas Unearthed on a Petite Caribbean Isle
Earliest known wine consumption in Americas found in 15th-century pottery in the Caribbean, revealing indigenous culinary traditions.
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Oldest Scale Plans of Enigmatic Desert Mega Structures Discovered by Scientists
by Klaus Müllerby Klaus MüllerScientists unveil oldest plans of massive desert mega structures, revealing remarkable intellectual leaps in ancient human construction.
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Warfare, Not Climate, Found to Drive Collapse of Small-Scale Societies
New study challenges climate as the cause of societal collapse, revealing warfare as the driving factor. Humans and conflicts shape …
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Neanderthal Cave Engravings Over 57,000 Years Old Unearthed by Scientists
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaNeanderthal cave engravings over 57,000 years old discovered in France, shedding light on their symbolic expression.
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Unveiling Ancient Signs of Cannibalism: Early Human Ancestors Seemingly Practiced Butchery 1.45 Million Years Ago
1.45M year-old hominin fossil with cut marks suggests earliest evidence of cannibalism among human ancestors, per Smithsonian researchers.
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Unveiling the Genetic Origins of “Viking Disease”: Exploring the Neanderthal Connection
Discover the genetic roots of Dupuytren’s disease, also known as ‘Viking disease,’ linking it to Neanderthals in a study published …
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Unveiling the Neanderthal Origins of Dupuytren’s Contracture: Shedding Light on the Genetic Links to the “Viking Disease”
Neanderthal Legacy: Viking Disease traced back to genetic origins. Research links Dupuytren’s contracture to Neanderthal inheritance.