One of the most enduring questions in anthropology is why Neanderthals, our closest extinct human relatives, completely ...

About 41,000 years ago, Homo sapiens may have survived increased solar radiation caused by a weakening magnetic field by ...

A blast of charged particles from the Sun - a G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storm - is currently sweeping past our planet. Auroras ...

The last change in Earth's magnetic field, known as the Laschamps excursion, occurred around 40,000 to 42,000 years ago, ...

A study suggests that Homo sapiens may have benefited from the use of ochre and tailored clothing during a period of increased UV light 41,000 years ago, during the Laschamps excursion.

Ancient homo sapiens may have benefitted from mineral-based sun protection, living in caves and even tailored clothing.

One of my favorite quotes of all time comes from J. R. R. Tolkien, when he wrote, “Not all those who wander are lost.” It was part of a poem in “The Fellowship of the Ring.” The wisdom of ...

The commission of The World’s Most Amazing Walks with Robson Green for factual channel U&Yesterday and free streaming service, U, will see the series air across eight episodes. The Geordie ...

No geomagnetic storms, which can produce stronger-than-usual lights, are expected Tuesday or in the coming days, according to NOAA’s forecast. The lights forecast is expected to weaken later in ...

Before embarking on the site-specific immersive work “Wonder Wander City Park,” a guide advises audiences to be mindful of the roots. The note is literal, as guests must watch their step ...

When people let their minds wander during tasks that require attention and active thinking, it can hurt how well they learn and perform the tasks. But there are more passive kinds of learning that ...