New research shows RNA is preserved for longer than scientists had realized. This is the oldest RNA ever profiled.

We may be witnessing the moment when our ancestors first defied a hostile world, using the same tools in the same place for ...

The research, published in the journal Cell, opens a new window on past life. DNA is famously known as the genetic blueprint of living things, but RNA determines how those genes turn on in different ...

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 ...

Scientists have extracted the oldest RNA molecules out of a woolly mammoth, gaining a snapshot into the processes at work in ...

Paleolithic tools found at the Namorotukunan site in Kenya suggest that early Homo species kept their technology going even ...

Researchers uncovered a 2.75–2.44 million-year-old site in Kenya showing that early humans maintained stone tool traditions ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In 1985, geneticists achieved a major archeological breakthrough ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Instead of putting the pedal to the metal, a team of scientists from ...

On November 11, the 'Yangtze Culture Forum · Tiangong Kaiwu Culture Roundtable', themed 'Decoding Industrial Genetics, Building a Shared Tech Future,' was held in Beijing. Hosted by the News & ...

An immersive art space in the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto is offering a novel experience to visitors from around the ...