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science1 year ago•3 min saved

"Epic Eclipse Views: Totality Captured Across Continents and Space"

Thousands of people across the country gathered to witness the total solar eclipse, experiencing intense emotions as they observed the celestial spectacle. Parrots are being tested for their problem-solving skills, potentially leading to new tablet designs. Family members of the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy continue to carry on the legacy of their loved ones, while NASA has implemented changes to make space exploration safer. New studies suggest that Ötzi the Iceman's tattoos may have been an ancient form of healing, and meteorites found in Antarctica are at risk of vanishing due to global warming.

via CNN|

#meteorites #otzi-the-iceman #parrots

science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Unveiling the Secrets of the Oldest Intact Human Mummy through DNA Technology"

DNA technology has revealed new information about Ötzi the Iceman, the oldest human mummy found intact. Scientists have determined that he had dark skin and was likely balding.

via CNN|

#dna-technology #human-mummy #intact

archaeology2 years ago•4 min saved

Unveiling Ötzi the Iceman's Authentic Appearance through DNA Analysis

New DNA analysis of Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummy found in the Tyrolean Alps, has revealed that he had dark skin, dark eyes, and was likely bald. The findings challenge previous reconstructions of Ötzi, which depicted him as pale-skinned with a full head of hair and a beard. The analysis also suggests that Ötzi had a genetic affinity with early Anatolian farmers and lived in a relatively isolated area with limited contact with other populations. The study highlights the advancements in sequencing technologies and the ongoing discoveries that Ötzi's remains continue to provide.

via CNN|

#ancient-dna #archaeology #dna-analysis

archaeologygenetics2 years ago•2 min saved

Unveiling Ötzi the Iceman: Dark-Skinned and Bald, His Origins Traced to Turkey

A new study analyzing the genome of Ötzi the Iceman, the mummified corpse found in the Italian Alps, reveals that he had a receding hairline, dark eyes, dark skin tone, and few or no freckles. The study also challenges previous findings about his ancestry, suggesting that Ötzi's ancestors came from Anatolia and had little genetic mixing with hunter-gatherer groups. The research provides a better understanding of Ötzi's physical appearance and highlights the advancements in DNA sequencing technology.

via The Guardian|

#ancestry #archaeologygenetics #dark-skin-tone