Archaeology in the Ashes of Notre Dame
Two years ago, a fire devastated Paris’ iconic Catholic cathedral. An archaeologist outlines the unprecedented research scientists are now undertaking to make the most of the disaster.
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Time to Rethink Teeth
New research is overturning long-held assumptions about tooth enamel and human diversity.
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What Human Hair Reveals About Death’s Seasonality
A new study demonstrates a method for deciphering the timing of a deceased person’s death using a lock of hair.
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Why Can’t Most Humans Drink Milk?
A 3,200-year-old piece of cheese from Egypt is providing more evidence about how humans evolved to consume dairy products.