Prunes' new health benefit for older adults revealed
"In our study we saw that daily prune consumption impacted factors related to fracture risk. That's clinically invaluable," professor Mary Jane De Souza said.
Human remains from medieval castle reveal secrets of warrior monks
The castle cemetery contains the remains of individuals who were buried between the 12th and 15th centuries.
Mammoth bones found during wine cellar renovation
The mammoth remains, which belong to at least three individuals, are thought to be up to 40,000 years old.
Man stumbles upon human-like skeleton on beach, sparks theories
The unusual bones have left people guessing about their origin.
Buyer renovating home pulls up floorboards—calls police over what she finds
Social-media users were intrigued by the mystery finding in Australia, with one saying, "I wouldn't assume anything."
Giant turtle revealed in "remarkable" 57-million-year-old fossils
The prehistoric turtle may have reached a total body length of around 5 feet, according to paleontologists.
Archaeologists discover "unique" artificial body part in 18th century skull
The "unusual" object was made with great craftsmanship and would likely have significantly improved the patient's quality of life.
Prehistoric burial site reveals surprising secrets of hunter–gatherer diet
An analysis of ancient human and animal remains has revealed fascinating insights into what hunter-gatherers were eating.
"Viking" combs revealed amid "extraordinary" set of medieval finds
The unique collection features more than 1,300 bone and antler objects that were found during excavations in a single town.
Paleontologists may have solved 150-year-old bone mystery
"It seems highly probable that the fragments in question also belong to an ichthyosaur," researcher Marcello Perillo said.
Vikings may have practiced body modification as "rite of initiation"
Teeth filing and skull deformation are examples of body modification customs that were practiced during the Viking Age.
Archaeologists discover 1,000-year-old ice skate
The artifact, likely made from horse bone, would have helped medieval people get around during the winter months.
Internet in stitches at dog's reaction after owner's trip to the butchers
Dog owners are advised not to overfeed their pets to avoid health risks.
Human remains discovered turn out to be centuries old
The newly uncovered human remains are thought to be between 600 and 1,000 years old, according to an archaeologist.
Giant sail-backed dinosaur might have been "heron from hell"
The dinosaur, Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, was one of the largest predators ever to prowl the Earth, according to researchers.
Hundreds of mammoth bones and prehistoric remains found in "Paradise Cave"
The cave, described as an "important" archaeological site, appears to have been frequented by both Neanderthals and modern humans.
Thousands of human bones found in cave used as tomb for four millennia
The cave appears to have served as a burial ground for prehistoric humans between around 7,000 and 3,000 years ago.
Dog walker's bone find leads to near-complete fossil titanosaur skeleton
The dinosaur is a 70-million-year-old titanosaur, which was one of the largest groups of dinosaurs, and included brachiosaurus and diplodocus.
Archaeologists find record-breaking artifact at US butchered-mammoth site
The artifact dates to around 13,000 years ago and was made by prehistoric Native Americans living in what is now Wyoming.
Archaeologists unearth 25,000 finds in historic city—including 11,000 bones
The historic district—listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site—was established in the 7th century and has largely been preserved.
Zombie drug rumored to contain human bones killing a dozen every week
The new drug, kush, "contains a mixture of chemicals including tramadol, cannabis, fentanyl and sometimes formaldehyde," expert Ian Hamilton told Newsweek.
Archaeologists find 16,800-year-old cave dwelling that is "one of the best"
Researchers also found more than 4,600 objects during their investigations, including the spectacular decorated bone of an extinct cattle species.
Scientists find kids' vitamin D supplements aren't as effective as thought
After three years on vitamin D, children in Mongolia saw no reduction in bone-fracture risk nor increased bone strength.
Archaeologists find signs of mass animal sacrifices at 2,500-year-old site
A series of mysterious rituals involving animal sacrifice appear to have taken place at the site, which was intentionally buried.
Scientists warn some musculoskeletal disorders to more than double by 2050
The 494 million cases of uncommon musculoskeletal conditions in 2020 are projected to grow to reach 1.06 billion by 2050, the researchers found.
Gnawed dinosaur bones reveal carnivore habits in Jurassic America
Dinosaur fossils with bite marks have shed new light on the interactions between Jurassic predators and some of the largest creatures ever to roam the Earth.
War in Europe began way before we thought, ancient discovery reveals
Researchers analyzed more than 300 sets of human remains from a mass burial site dating back to around 5,000 years, finding an earlier origin for war in Europe.
Man freaked out after finding bizarre skull on house's roof: "Witchcraft"
"We all had no idea what it was at first and thought it was witchcraft," Horia, the homeowner from southwestern France, told Newsweek.
"Last crocodile in Europe" unearthed 4 million years after it vanished
Researchers have uncovered more than 500 fossils of ancient animals large and small at a site in Spain, including the remains of a crocodile.
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Receding Lake Powell reveals "extremely rare" fossils
The fossils, which include the bones and teeth of a tritylodontid, are the first tritylodontid bonebed found in Utah's Navajo Sandstone.