Did dementia exist in ancient Greek and Rome?
You might think age-related dementia has been with us all along, stretching back to the ancient world. But a new analysis of classical Greek and Roman medical texts suggests that…
The remains of an ancient planet lie deep within Earth
In the 1980s, geophysicists made a startling discovery: two continent-sized blobs of unusual material were found deep near the center of the Earth, one beneath the African continent and one…
Ancient Honey Vinegar Mixture, Powerful Medicine, Show 1146 JUL 2023
https://youtu.be/cG5r0dp7TQQ The mixture of honey and vinegar, also known as oxymel, has been used as a medical treatment throughout history and now scientists have established that this combination could have…
Researchers solve ancient mystery of Maya calendar
The 819-day calendar used by ancient Mayans has long stumped researchers, but anthropologists from Tulane University may have finally deciphered its secrets. Researchers long suspected the calendar followed astronomical events,…
Correlation analysis between the occurrence of epidemic in ancient China and solar activity
This study is led by Prof. Yong WEI (Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences). Most of the energy of the Earth system is sourced from the Sun.…
New research: Ancient mint plants may lead to new medicines/products
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The mint family of herbs, which includes sage, rosemary, basil, and even woody plants like teak, offers an invigorating jolt to our senses of smell and taste.…
Ancient viral DNA in human genome guards against infections
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Viral DNA in human genomes, embedded there from ancient infections, serve as antivirals that protect human cells against certain present-day viruses, according to new research. The paper, “Evolution…
Ancient bacteria might lurk beneath Mars’ surface
Researchers simulated Mars’ harsh ionizing radiation conditions to see how long dried, frozen bacteria and fungi could survive Previous studies found ‘Conan the Bacterium’ (Deinococcus radiodurans) could survive over a million…
Ancient viral remnants in the human genome are active in normal tissues
Remnants of ancient viruses in the human genome are active in healthy tissues as well as diseased ones, limiting their utility as disease biomarkers, according to a study by Aidan…
Alchemy: Esoteric practice or protoscience? Ancient recipes put to test in modern laboratories
Can alchemy be described as a protoscience? Do ancient texts with obscure formulas and procedures describe mystic rituals and allegoric visions? Or do they record instructions to carry out real scientific experiments? In other words,…
Archaeologists return to ancient Greek ‘computer’ wreck site: official
By Agence France-Presse Friday, October 5, 2012 9:19 EDT Topics: ancient Greek ♦ Antikythera ♦ Antikythera mechanism A new search has begun at a Greek island where an ancient device…
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