Ancient Treasures
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Scientists think they have discovered ancient dinosaur DNA – but there are reasons to be sceptical
It’s possible that the samples being studied actually came from modern microbes.
Michael J Benton, The Conversation
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Video: Could this flooded cave shed new light on the ancient Maya civilization?
This 347-km flooded cave was discovered in Mexico and it could uncover new insights into the ancient Maya civilization
Reuters
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Archaeologists find 9,000-year-old human remains, animal bones in Mexican cave
The discovery could help shed new light on the ancient Maya civilisation.
Scroll Staff
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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Sugar in Nestlé baby food sold in African countries shows how corporations influence public policy
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Ancient bones could have come from man who inspired Santa Claus legend, says new study
Researchers have radiocarbon dated bones believed to be from Saint Nicholas and found it is from the 4th century AD – the time he reportedly died.
Scroll Staff
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Ancient Indian text shows the zero is 500 years older than previously thought, says study
The new manuscript predates the ninth-century inscription of the digit found on the wall of a temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Scroll Staff
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What explains the backlash to the idea that Greek art inspired China’s Terracotta Army
Mitochondrial DNA tests on human remains from Xinjiang, suggested the presence of “Westerners” in China as early as the third century BC.
Johanna Hanink, The Conversation & Felipe Rojas Silva, The Conversation
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography