Scientific Reports

A healed jaw injury from Qafza Cave suggests violence more than 90 years ago

A healed jaw injury from Qafza Cave in the Lower Galilee suggests violence more than 90 years ago

MicroCT scanning of the fossil Kapsa 25 revealed signs of sharp object trauma, latent caries, and enamel defects. The researchers, including researchers from Tel Aviv University, also found support that the individual was intentionally buried—but
Artistic illustration of Nagatitan. Credit: Patchanop Boonsai

The largest dinosaur in Southeast Asia was discovered in Thailand: a 27-meter-long titan

Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis was a giant herbivorous sauropod that lived 100 to 120 million years ago. The discovery reinforces Thailand's position as one of the most important centers for dinosaur research in Asia.
Tyrannosaurus Rex in the deserts of the southern United States. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Giant foot bone from New Mexico may hint at Tyrannosaurus Rex's origins

A new study describes a giant tyrannosaur from about 74 million years ago from southern Remidia (North America before it connected with South America), cautiously strengthening the hypothesis that T. rex evolved in northern South America before spreading
Reconstruction of a Neanderthal family in the Neanderthal Museum in Croatia. Illustration: depositphotos.com

First Neanderthal footprints on the coast of Portugal change knowledge of early humans

Fossilized footprints dating back some 80 years discovered on the Algarve coast reveal how Neanderthals moved, hunted and exploited coastal environments – and show a diverse diet based on deer, horses, rabbits and marine resources.
Excavations will be avoided. Photo: Tel Aviv University

Contrary to popular belief - the copper industry in ancient times did not create pollution on a large scale

According to a research team, the environmental pollution from the mining activity was spotty and minimal, and did not pose a danger to the residents of the area then or now
Facial expressions of cats. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The Facial Language of Cats: How Facial Expressions Affect Communication and Social Bonding

A new international study led by researchers from the Tech4Animals laboratory at the University of Haifa succeeded with the development of artificial intelligence to diagnose that cats quickly imitate the facial expressions of other cats, especially in positive situations." pattern recognition