In the late 1990s, a major discovery divided archaeologists. A team of researchers, led by archaeologist Ivan Turk, found a unique artifact in a Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) campsite in Slovenia. It appeared to be a flute, made from the femur of a cave bear cub.
No one knows a book like its author.
Snaking through the rolling hills of a vineyard in northern Greece is an unassuming line and, right below it, a...
The world’s oldest synthetic pigment, Egyptian blue, dates back more than 5,000 years, to around 3300 BCE. For millennia, the specifics of its recipe have mostly been lost to time, unable to be completely reproduced. Now, a team of researchers from Washington State University (WSU), in collaboration with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute, has finally changed that.
What motivates you to wake up in the morning and tackle your day? How do you make your choices?
The more we learn about chimpanzees, the more we realize how alike they are to humans.
Tasmania’s Beaker Street Festival, a weeklong celebration of science and art, has announced the 12 finalists of its photography contest. The Beaker Street Science Photography Prize is yet another demonstration of the artistry of the scientific photography community. From rare bioluminescent animals to the colorful Aurora Australis, all of the shortlisted images are prizeworthy. One exceptional highlight of this group is Ben Alldridge’s photo of an Eastern quoll at night.
Live music can immerse you in the moment, making you feel as though you’re in a different world.
In the span of only a few years, AI technology has already improved dramatically.
Summer is the perfect opportunity to enjoy all that the warm weather has to offer. Think outdoor markets, open-air concerts, and impromptu picnics with friends. And with all of these activities, there are accessories that are valuable companions. They make things easier or more convenient, and many times more fun. My Modern Met Store has all of your summer staples to make the most of the rest of the season.
Some folks are effortlessly cool, and then there’s Rayyan Arkan Dikha—aka the “Aura Farming Boy” or “Indonesian Boat Racing Kid.
The way we check the weather forecast has changed with technology.
