Ethological research in Hungary is most often associated with studies on dogs, largely due to the extensive work conducted by researchers at ELTE Eötvös Loránd University. However, recent methodological advancements are shifting the focus towards a less conventional model: the paradise fish. These small, vibrant fish offer unique advantages, such as ease of handling and … Read more
Archaeologists, anthropologists, and evolutionary specialists collaborating from Argentina, the U.K., and Germany have unearthed intriguing evidence of a potentially tamed fox living alongside a human hunter/gatherer companion around 1,500 years ago in present-day Argentina. Their findings, detailed in a paper published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, offer a fascinating glimpse into ancient human-animal … Read more
Recent strides in interdisciplinary archaeological research in Arabia have unveiled new insights into the evolution and historical development of regional human populations, as well as the dynamic patterns of cultural change, migration, and adaptation to environmental fluctuations. Despite the challenges posed by limited preservation of archaeological assemblages and organic remains in arid environments, these discoveries … Read more
Using the powerful Canada France Hawaii Telescope (CFHT), a team of Chinese astronomers has embarked on a captivating journey into the heart of a merging dwarf galaxy, shedding light on its enigmatic nature. Their findings, presented on March 4 via the arXiv preprint server, provide crucial insights into the dynamics and characteristics of this intriguing … Read more
A team from the Université libre de Bruxelles’s centre for archaeological research (CReA-Patrimoine) has completed a significant excavation in Pachacamac, Peru, where they have discovered an intact mummy in especially good condition. Pachacamac’s status as a Pre-Colombian pilgrimage site under the Inca empire is confirmed by further evidence. Peter Eeckhout’s latest campaign of archaeological excavations … Read more
Most bats patrol the night sky in search of insects. New World leaf-nosed bats take a different approach. Among the more than 200 species of leaf-nosed bats, there are those that hunt insects; drink nectar; eat fruit; munch pollen; suck blood; and prey on frogs, birds, lizards and even other bats. They’re among the world’s … Read more