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Japanese researchers turned to “experimental archaeology” to study how ancient humans navigated powerful ocean currents and ...

Could a legendary tomb curse become a medical miracle? Scientists may have reengineered Aspergillus flavus, linked to King ...

Spanish archaeologist Edgard Camarós analyzed ancient remains, which showed signs of possible medical intervention.

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