Usually, people associate archaeological studies with bones, pottery and primitive tools, but archaeologists often find other clues about how ancient people lived hidden throughout a site. A new study, published in the Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology, focuses on bits of...

Ketamine and MDMA treatment were associated with changes in DNA methylation, a chemical modification that can influence gene activity, at genes linked to neuroplasticity and immune processes, according to a study published in Translational Psychiatry. The changes were measured in...

Tucked away inside a limestone cave in southeastern France lies some of the oldest artwork in existence. Known as Chauvet Cave, the site is so historically important—and fragile—that its location is kept secret and the cave is locked behind a...

Accordingly, the crux of this landmark study (published in the journal Science) is the evidence that the closest genetic ties are between the two most-separated islands: Hawaii and Rapa Nui (also known as Easter Island), which are each over 3,000...