Analysis of a Neanderthal arm bone unearthed in Russia suggests that Neanderthals had a strong, sturdy bone structure and large muscles fueled by genes, climate, and a diet of proteins and lipids. “Neanderthals were characterized not only by peculiar biomechanical adaptations, but also by a specific hormonal condition which has no close parallels among modern […]

Historic shipwrecks and other underwater and coastal archaeological sites within 20 miles of the Gulf oil spill are in danger, and not just from contamination. “We learned from Exxon Valdez that there were incidents of looting by cleanup workers, equipment being brought in, destroying the ground,” said marine archaeologist John Rawls. A shipwreck has been […]