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Daily briefing: Earliest known dog genome pushes genetic record back 5,000 years

Early domestic dogs were crucial to diverse human communities, with their genomes dating back over 15,000 years.

This National Park Is Home to the Longest Cave in the World-and Only 426 Miles Have Been Explored So Far

Mammoth Cave in south-central Kentucky hosts the world's longest cave system (over 426 miles), with rich geology, ancient human artifacts, and guided tours.

fromPsychology Today

7 months ago

The Dreams of Ancient Humans

For over 94% of human existence, our ancestors lived as tribal hunter-gatherers, focusing on obtaining calories to sustain their large bodies and brains, consuming 20% of daily calories.

Philosophy

fromFast Company

9 months ago

Computer simulations reveal the first wheel was invented nearly 6,000 years ago

The wheel, a monumental invention, likely originated in the Carpathian Mountains by miners using innovative transport methods, profoundly impacting human progress and labor.

Alternative transportation

Science

fromwww.independent.co.uk

10 months ago

Scientists date the oldest known tools made from whale bones to 20,000 years ago

The oldest known evidence of humans using whale bone tools dates back 20,000 years, showcasing early human-whale interactions.