Were the 'two maidens' of Pompeii actually gay lovers? It's certainly possible
Recent DNA analysis challenges traditional narratives about the relationship of the ancient figures known as 'The Two Maidens,' suggesting they may have been male lovers.
Identity of casts of victims at Pompeii not all they seem, research suggests
The identity of a victim presumed to be a mother in Pompeii's casts is revealed to be a male, challenging previous assumptions.
50 Viking Skeletons Discovered in Denmark - Medievalists.net
A significant Viking burial site was discovered in Åsum, Denmark, revealing insights into Viking life, trade networks, and social hierarchies from the 9th and 10th centuries.
Ancient Maya Genomes Are Sequenced for First Time
The excavation of human remains near Chichen Itza airport led to the discovery of 100 sets of children's remains, revealing insights into ancient Maya rituals through DNA analysis.
Talk about vintage! Scientists extract DNA from world's oldest cheese
The world's oldest known cheese, discovered in China, is 3,600 years old and was made from kefir.
DNA analysis reveals insights into ancient dairy fermentation practices.
Daily briefing: First DNA from Pompeii body casts illuminates who victims were
Investigations into Vesuvius victims have corrected historical assumptions about their identities, showcasing the value of scientific evidence in archaeology.
Were the 'two maidens' of Pompeii actually gay lovers? It's certainly possible
Recent DNA analysis challenges traditional narratives about the relationship of the ancient figures known as 'The Two Maidens,' suggesting they may have been male lovers.
Identity of casts of victims at Pompeii not all they seem, research suggests
The identity of a victim presumed to be a mother in Pompeii's casts is revealed to be a male, challenging previous assumptions.
50 Viking Skeletons Discovered in Denmark - Medievalists.net
A significant Viking burial site was discovered in Åsum, Denmark, revealing insights into Viking life, trade networks, and social hierarchies from the 9th and 10th centuries.
Ancient Maya Genomes Are Sequenced for First Time
The excavation of human remains near Chichen Itza airport led to the discovery of 100 sets of children's remains, revealing insights into ancient Maya rituals through DNA analysis.
Talk about vintage! Scientists extract DNA from world's oldest cheese
The world's oldest known cheese, discovered in China, is 3,600 years old and was made from kefir.
DNA analysis reveals insights into ancient dairy fermentation practices.
Daily briefing: First DNA from Pompeii body casts illuminates who victims were
Investigations into Vesuvius victims have corrected historical assumptions about their identities, showcasing the value of scientific evidence in archaeology.
Meet the man who was CANNIBALISED on the doomed Franklin Expedition
The Franklin Expedition is marked as the greatest disaster in British Polar exploration, with no survivors and a tale of dire circumstances.
Terror Camp is a fandom-led, thriller-inspired conference you shouldn't miss
DNA analysis has linked the skeletal remains from the Franklin expedition to Captain James Fitzjames, revealing details about the crew's survival methods.
Meet the man who was CANNIBALISED on the doomed Franklin Expedition
The Franklin Expedition is marked as the greatest disaster in British Polar exploration, with no survivors and a tale of dire circumstances.
Terror Camp is a fandom-led, thriller-inspired conference you shouldn't miss
DNA analysis has linked the skeletal remains from the Franklin expedition to Captain James Fitzjames, revealing details about the crew's survival methods.
Aligned Bio secures SEK 19.4M funding to scale nanowire production for biosensors, focusing on disease diagnostics and genome sequencing applications.
Bob Lee murder trial: DNA implicates Nima Momeni, but confuses judge and jury
The DNA evidence presented in the trial strongly suggests Momeni's involvement in the stabbing of Bob Lee, but also introduces complexity with additional DNA contributions.
What is the science behind the Christopher Columbus origins discovery?
A Spanish documentary claims DNA analysis suggests Christopher Columbus was a Sephardic Jew, challenging longstanding historical beliefs, but the science behind it remains unclear.
Spanish Scientists Find Christopher Columbus May Have Been A Sephardic Jew
Columbus' DNA analysis suggests he was a Sephardic Jew, challenging traditional narratives about his identity and prompting reflection on historical perspectives.
Research confirms authenticity of Christopher Columbus' remains in Spain
Forensic studies confirm that remains in Seville Cathedral are definitively those of Christopher Columbus after over 20 years of analysis.
Christopher Columbus' remains discovered after more than 500 years
A 20-year DNA analysis confirms that Columbus' remains are in Seville Cathedral, resolving the mystery of his final resting place.
Experts weigh in after Christopher Columbus' Italian heritage doubted
New DNA analysis suggests Christopher Columbus may have been of Jewish descent, challenging the traditional narrative of his Genoese heritage.
What is the science behind the Christopher Columbus origins discovery?
A Spanish documentary claims DNA analysis suggests Christopher Columbus was a Sephardic Jew, challenging longstanding historical beliefs, but the science behind it remains unclear.
Spanish Scientists Find Christopher Columbus May Have Been A Sephardic Jew
Columbus' DNA analysis suggests he was a Sephardic Jew, challenging traditional narratives about his identity and prompting reflection on historical perspectives.
Research confirms authenticity of Christopher Columbus' remains in Spain
Forensic studies confirm that remains in Seville Cathedral are definitively those of Christopher Columbus after over 20 years of analysis.
Christopher Columbus' remains discovered after more than 500 years
A 20-year DNA analysis confirms that Columbus' remains are in Seville Cathedral, resolving the mystery of his final resting place.
Experts weigh in after Christopher Columbus' Italian heritage doubted
New DNA analysis suggests Christopher Columbus may have been of Jewish descent, challenging the traditional narrative of his Genoese heritage.
Stolen Remains Found in Plastic Bag Traced to Woman Born 160 Years Ago
After nearly 40 years, the identity of a woman whose skeletal remains were found in California was revealed through DNA analysis and genealogy research.
35 Years Later, the Remains Known as Chimney Doe' Have a Name and a Face
Cold case of human remains found in a Wisconsin chimney in 1989 finally gets solved through DNA and genetic genealogy techniques, identifying Ronnie Joe Kirk.
DNA helps identify woman whose body was found at bottom of Bay Area cliff nearly 60 years ago
DNA analysis identified a woman found at the base of a cliff after 60 years, revealing her as Lillian Marie Cardenas.
Stolen Remains Found in Plastic Bag Traced to Woman Born 160 Years Ago
After nearly 40 years, the identity of a woman whose skeletal remains were found in California was revealed through DNA analysis and genealogy research.
35 Years Later, the Remains Known as Chimney Doe' Have a Name and a Face
Cold case of human remains found in a Wisconsin chimney in 1989 finally gets solved through DNA and genetic genealogy techniques, identifying Ronnie Joe Kirk.
DNA helps identify woman whose body was found at bottom of Bay Area cliff nearly 60 years ago
DNA analysis identified a woman found at the base of a cliff after 60 years, revealing her as Lillian Marie Cardenas.
Canadian Police Link Four Women Killed in the 1970s to Dead American Serial Sex Offender
Authorities in Canada linked four unsolved homicides from the 1970s to a deceased U.S. fugitive through DNA analysis and genealogy websites.
Jawbone of US Marine killed in 1951 found in child's rock collection, experts say
A jawbone of a U.S. Marine killed in a 1951 training accident was found in a child's rock collection and identified through DNA analysis.
Tooth of woman found dead 10 years ago helps create new image of her, CA cops say
Updated forensic rendering released of unidentified woman found dead in California park.
Genetic profile created from DNA from woman's tooth used to generate new image.
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Law enforcement uses DNA to predict suspect's face and run facial recognition
UC Berkeley grade inflation revealed in charts
Officials confirm first documented fatal black bear attack in California history
First fatal black bear attack in California confirmed in Sierra County.
Carcass of elusive whale species discovered in New Zealand
The rare spade-toothed whale's carcass found in New Zealand provides scientists with a unique opportunity to study and learn more about this elusive creature.
The Search for Tulsa Massacre Victims Finally Reveals a Name
The Tulsa Race Massacre victim C.L. Daniel was finally identified after years of investigation and efforts to find and recognize the victims.
Scientists reconstruct chromosomes of a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth
Scientists reconstructed chromosomes from a well-preserved woolly mammoth specimen excavated in Siberia in 2018, advancing efforts to potentially 'de-extinct' the species.
New creature with red eyes found in 4,600-foot 'high-altitude' forest
A new species of gecko, called the Valparai dwarf gecko, has been discovered in India's evergreen forests.
DNA uncovers the mystery of the children sacrificed by the Mayans in Chichen Itza
DNA analysis of human remains near Chichen Itza sheds light on Mayan sacrifices, revealing all children were boys aged 3-6, killed over five centuries.