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Prehistoric women had stronger arms than today’s elite rowing crews
The first study to compare ancient and living female bones shows the routine manual labor of women during early agricultural eras was more grueling than the physical demands of rowing in Cambridge University’s famously competitive boat clubs. Researchers say the … Continue reading
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Unique metal artifacts from Iron Age settlement shed new light on prehistoric feasting
Prehistoric cauldrons, ancient sword and assorted metalwork among nationally significant findings just discovered by archaeologists at Glenfield Park, Leicestershire. Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins News — ScienceDaily
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Study settles prehistoric puzzle, confirms modern link of carbon dioxide and global warming
Fossil leaves from Africa resolve a prehistoric climate puzzle and confirm the link between carbon dioxide and global warming. Research previously found conflicting data on high carbon levels and its link to climate change about 22 million years ago. But … Continue reading
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A giant, prehistoric otter’s surprisingly powerful bite
A massive, wolf-sized otter that lived about 6 million years ago may have been a dominant predator in its time, according to a new analysis of the animal’s jaws. When scientists used computers to simulate how biting would strain S. … Continue reading
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Prehistoric squid was last meal of newborn ichthyosaur 200 million years ago
Scientists have identified the smallest and youngest specimen of Ichthyosaurus communis on record and found an additional surprise preserved in its stomach. Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins News — ScienceDaily
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Prehistoric squid was last meal of newborn ichthyosaur 200 million years ago
Scientists have identified the smallest and youngest specimen of Ichthyosaurus communis on record and found an additional surprise preserved in its stomach. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily
Robot probes mystery of prehistoric sea creature’s swimming style
A new study has shed light on the swimming style of plesiosaurs by creating a robot to mimic its movements. Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins News — ScienceDaily
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Analysis of Neanderthal teeth grooves uncovers evidence of prehistoric dentistry
A discovery of multiple toothpick grooves on teeth and signs of other manipulations by a Neanderthal of 130,000 years ago are evidence of a kind of prehistoric dentistry, according to a new study researcher. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily
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Analysis of Neanderthal teeth grooves uncovers evidence of prehistoric dentistry
A discovery of multiple toothpick grooves on teeth and signs of other manipulations by a Neanderthal of 130,000 years ago are evidence of a kind of prehistoric dentistry, according to a new study researcher. Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins … Continue reading
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Arthropleura – a prehistoric bug hunt
Picture yourself strolling through lush, green woodland, on an Earth unspoiled by man and yet to witness the rise of the dinosaurs. You’d be forgiven for feeling at peace with the world, even slightly euphoric – that is until you … Continue reading