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In 2018, researchers used satellite imagery to identify 81 ancient earthwork sites in the Amazon, providing evidence of pre-Columbian settlements

Recent archaeological discoveries in the Amazon rainforest reveal that advanced civilizations flourished in this region long before European contact. Evidence of geometric constructions and the use of terra preta highlights the sophisticated urban planning of these cultures. Furthermore, numerous earthworks hidden beneath the dense foliage challenge the long-held belief that…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Danish team maps 186,000 miles of Roman roads; Rome wasn't best-connected

Researchers have created the most detailed digital model yet of the Roman road network, mapping 299,171.31 kilometres, or roughly 186,000 miles, of roads across the empire's full territorial extent. Published in Nature Communications, the study ‘ Network science reveals the structure and lasting impact of the Roman road system ’…

The Times of India · Sep 22

Ten Diet Quality Scores Tied to Slower Biological Aging in About 7,500 German Adults, with No Clear Winner

Ten diet quality scores, including Mediterranean, DASH, and MIND, were linked to slower biological aging in about 7,500 adults. What it does and does not prove.

Medical Daily · Sep 18

6 Reasons Strict Keto Is Particularly Risky for Indian Gut Bacteria and Digestive Health

The Indian gut microbiome is shaped by decades of high-fiber eatingThe average Indian diet delivers between 30 and 40 grams of dietary fiber per day, primarily from lentils, whole grains, and vegetables. That fiber is not incidental, it is the primary food source for the bacteria that dominate the Indian…

Times Life · Aug 25

Why Cats Bring Dead Prey to Their Owners: The Feline Hunting Instinct Explained

Cats hunt even when they are not hungryDomestic cats are obligate carnivores with a predator's neural wiring that does not switch off when a bowl of kibble is full. A 2013 study published in Nature Communications tracked free-roaming cats across the United States and found that they kill between 1.3…

Times Life · Aug 12

For centuries, China’s hanging coffins had no known builders. Ancient DNA now points to the Bo people

Scattered across remote cliff faces in southern China, wooden coffins have hung suspended for centuries, wedged into rock crevices or resting on driven wooden stakes hundreds of feet above the ground. Who built them, and why they chose height over a conventional grave, remained an open question for generations of…

The Times of India · Aug 8

From Cancer to Diabetes: Studies reveal these food preservatives may be linked to serious health problems

Two large French studies suggest some common food preservatives may be linked to a higher risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes. However, researchers say the findings show an association, not a direct cause-and-effect relationship. They recommend choosing less processed foods while further research explores these links.

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Signals from the Gut Appear to Help the Brain Decide What Is Worth Remembering, in Rats

A rat study found that gut signals via the vagus nerve boost a memory chemical in the hippocampus after nutritious food, not sweet taste alone.

Medical Daily · Jul 31

The Small Prostate Cancer Trial Behind Adaptive Therapy, and the Dispute Over What It Proved

A Moffitt pilot trial of adaptive abiraterone dosing reported longer time to progression. A published critique says superiority is still unproven.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

The Enamel-Regrowing Gel in Your Feed Was Tested on Extracted Teeth, Not in Anyone's Mouth

A fluoride-free enamel gel is circulating in health feeds again. The research is real, but it was lab-only and dates from November 2025.

Medical Daily · Jul 29