In 2022, a scuba diver’s discovery of a carved log led to an ancient native American canoe |

An ancient dugout canoe, remarkably preserved for 1,200 years in Lake Mendota, Wisconsin, has been discovered. This invaluable artifact offers a tangible link to the Ho-Chunk Nation’s ancestors, showcasing their rich culture and connection to the lake. Image Credits: Google Gemini On occasions, the oldest stories on earth lie buried not too deep within our…

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The malaria map: How a 74,000-year war with a tiny parasite forced humanity to rearrange the world |

For over 70,000 years, the malaria parasite has profoundly shaped human migration and settlement patterns, forcing ancestors to abandon fertile but dangerous regions for higher, safer ground. Since time immemorial, the reasons for where we choose to live and our spread across the globe have been attributed to kings, conquerors, and the search for gold….

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In 2016, beachcombers’ discovery of unusual riverbank bones led to the uncovering of Australia’s giant megafauna |

A 2016 beach discovery of ancient megafauna fossils in Australia revealed a past inhabited by giant marsupials and flightless birds. These colossal creatures, including car-sized wombats and enormous kangaroos, roamed the ancient land of Sahul. Image Credits: Seasonal migration of marsupial megafauna in Pleistocene Sahul study/ Figure 1 A leisurely weekend spent by the seaside…

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IPL 2026: ‘We’re still on top of the table’- Shreyas Iyer defiant after PBKS back-to-back defeats | Cricket News

Punjab Kings’ Skipper Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photo) Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer remained calm and reflective after his side slipped to consecutive defeats, insisting that the team is still in a strong position despite the setback.Speaking after the loss to Gujarat Titans, Iyer felt that 163 was a competitive total given the nature of the…

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