Poisoning by lead is usually thought of as a disease of relatively modern civilisations. Yet in a paper just published in ...

Recently, a remarkable discovery has been made. Ancient Chinese scrolls, well-preserved and steeped in history, are shedding new light on our understanding of optics. These ancient texts suggest an ...

Throughout history, numerous ancient technologies have left researchers and historians pondering the true capabilities of early civilizations. Were they more advanced than we give them credit for? By ...

The Virtual Museum of Ancient Inventions is a project that was begun by students in the course Ancient Inventions, first taught by Marjorie Senechal, which was offered at Smith from 1997 through 2004.

Hacker, Barton C. 1968. "Greek Catapults and Catapult Technology: Science, Technology, and War in the Ancient World." Technology and Culture, 9, (1) 34–50. https ...

Mathematics education in India must stay strongly focused on areas that directly contribute to employability, research ...

New research has revealed how more upright limb postures helped ancient reptiles overcome the biomechanical constraints of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The golden silk, a luxury once reserved for Roman emperors, has been ...

Researchers have developed a novel application of histological staining to screen for ancient proteins in situ—within the ...

Current conditions in Japanese hot springs give clues as to how some of these ancient microorganisms survived and adapted.

Once they awaken, these microbes continue to break down soil and release carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere.

More than two decades after it was first discovered, a mysterious ‘underwater city’ off the coast of Cuba is back in the spotlight, capturing the interest of scientists, historians, and conspiracy ...