Regional diversity in northwestern European Neanderthals
Entrance to the Goyet Caves in Belgium. Credit: © Mateja Hajdinjak A new genetic study has revealed the regional diversity that existed in northwestern Europe shortly before Neanderthals disappeared. A new genetic study provides the most detailed picture to date...
‘Strongest hints’ of magnetic activity in exoplanets
This illustration shows magnetic activity in an exoplanet. The planet is a gas giant like Jupiter, but it’s very close to its host star and tidally locked: one side always faces the star and is scorching hot, whereas the other side is extremely cold. This steep...
Roman shipwreck reveals history of repairs
View of the excavation of the bow area of the Ilovik-Paržine 1 shipwreck. In the foreground, the cargo of logs and amphoras can be seen. Archaeologists are working near the structure of the bow complex. Credit: Adriboats © L Damelet, CNRS/ CCJ. A Roman shipwreck has...