Tag: Asia
New research exposes early humans’ ecological versatility
The origins of human genus have long been associated with savannah and grassland environments of Africa. Due to this association, it was thought that...
Bird fossils dating back millions of years found in Poland
The areas of present-day south-eastern Poland used to be covered by a shallow sea. But apart from fossil fish, invertebrates and plants, bird remains...
Fossils tell tale of last primate to inhabit North America before humans
The story of Ekgmowechashala, the final primate to inhabit North America before Homo sapiens or Clovis people, reads like a spaghetti western: A grizzled...
Genome sequencing project reveals new secrets about cat evolution
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and an interdisciplinary team of collaborators have uncovered new information about...
The genetic heritage of the Denisovans may have left its mark on our mental health
A research team led by the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE) and Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) has identified the most widespread genetic contribution by...
The Greek Papyrus ‘Muziris’ reveals ancient trade routes
Valuable insights into the trade routes that connected the Mediterranean to the lost ancient port of Muziris in India, described by the Roman author...