Regions & periods
Neanderthals May Have Trekked Through Saudi Arabian Desert
New research suggests Neanderthals may have lived in the Arabian Peninsula 55,000 years ago, farther south than previously thought
Live Science
Staff reporter at The Potsherd, covering Archaeology.
Methods
Pace of Climate Change Threatens Atlantic Ocean Currents
New research suggests that the rate of global warming, rather than the overall heat, may determine the fate of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
Finds & material
Genetic Data Challenges Traditional Views of Women's Roles in Prehistory
New genetic data is upending the long-held assumption that women in prehistory wielded no power, revealing a more complex pattern of gender roles in the past.
Ethics & heritage
AI-Designed Chip Components Push Boundaries of Photonic Microchips
Scientists use AI to design chip components 500 times smaller than previously imagined, paving the way for faster and more efficient photonic microchips
Fieldwork & careers
Readers Weigh in on Proposed Social Media Ban for Children
A proposed ban on social media for children has sparked debate among readers, with some questioning its effectiveness and others raising concerns about enforcement and potential unintended consequences.
News
Cave Sanctuary in Spain Yields Highest Number of Latin Inscriptions in Roman Empire
A cave in eastern Spain has revealed a treasure trove of Latin inscriptions, including references to a mysterious goddess known as 'the Lady'
Finds & material
1400-Year-Old Skeleton Uncovered in Peru
Archaeologists in Peru have discovered a 1400-year-old skeleton in an underground water channel, which may have belonged to a human sacrifice victim
Methods
NASA's Swift Telescope Rescue Mission Fails, Telescope to Re-Enter Earth's Atmosphere
A private rescue mission to save NASA's Swift telescope has failed, and the telescope is now expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere later this year