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'The drunk hypothesis': How alcohol shaped the development of complex political systems

Alcohol-fueled feasting was used by elites to mobilize labor and build alliances, study finds.

 Chinese liquor in ancient jars. Image: samran viriyavijai.
 Robbie Williams discusses family health struggles; On being 51-years old -- 'Strange place to be'.

Robbie Williams discusses family health struggles; On being 51-years old -- 'Strange place to be'

 Largest Mars meteorite sells for $5.3 million at Sotheby's auction.

Largest Mars meteorite sells for $5.3 million at Sotheby's auction

 Actress Suki Waterhouse reveals she got a hernia from wearing tight pants.

Actress Suki Waterhouse reveals she got a hernia from wearing tight pants


Neanderthal recipes: Study reveals how Neanderthals living in Northern Israel butchered their meat

These differences in butchery practices cannot be explained by tool type, skill, or available resources, indicating that cultural practices might be responsible.

 Neanderthal recipes: Study reveals how Neanderthals living in Northern Israel butchered their meat. Illustration.

Archaeologists uncover evidence supporting reality of Trojan War

Burned ruins, broken weapons, and hastily buried human remains confirm signs of a sudden, violent attack, challenging the notion of a slow decline.

 Woman traveler exploring sculpted busts of Iliad heroes at archaeological site of Troy.

Israeli scientists: Stressed plants emit ultrasonic sounds influencing insect behavior

Female moths avoid plants emitting distress sounds, Israeli scientists find.

 Israeli scientists: Stressed plants emit ultrasonic sounds influencing insect behavior.

Archaeologists discover 6,000-year-old temple, ‘blood channel’ in Turkey

Remains of humans and animals suggest sacrificial practices in ancient rituals.

 Elazig, Turkey.

‘Miracle in the Mountains’: Kiwi bird rediscovered after 50-years in New Zealand

The Department of Conservation flew ranger Iain Graham and his dog Brew to Adams Wilderness. They found the elusive female kiwi and collected feathers for DNA confirmation-called “almost miraculous.”

 ‘Miracle in the Mountains’: Kiwi bird rediscovered after 50-years in New Zealand.

Erotic mosaic looted from Pompeii by Nazi officer returned after 80 years

Director Zuchtriegel: 'The sense of possession of stolen art becomes a heavy burden'.

 Erotic mosaic looted from Pompeii by Nazi officer returned after 80 years.

Exposure to nighttime artificial light linked to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases

Researchers suggest that avoiding light at night may be a useful strategy to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

 Exposure to nighttime artificial light linked to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Scientists detect the most massive black hole merger ever observed

Professor Mark Hannam stated, 'These are the largest black holes we have confidently measured using gravitational waves.'

 Scientists detect the most massive black hole merger ever observed.

Ancient rice discovery in Guam reveals earliest evidence of rice in Pacific islands

researchers find 3,500-year-old rice remains in ritidian beach cave, indicating first settlers brought rice from the philippines.

 Ancient rice discovery in Guam reveals earliest evidence of rice in Pacific islands.

Inside the Tuam Dig: Archaeologists battle time to identify babies buried under St. Mary's

The two-year forensic dig, led by an 18-member international team, will probe the disused septic tank where the Bon Secours order is believed to have buried the children between 1925 and 1961.

 Tuam, Ireland.

Wizz Air suspends Abu Dhabi operations amid regional instability

Airline's Abu Dhabi venture faced increasing losses, prompting strategic shift back to Europe.

 Wizz Air suspends Abu Dhabi operations amid regional instability.