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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

4,000-year-old canals used for fishing by Maya predecessors discovered in Belize

Archaeologists discovered a 4,000-year-old network of earthen canals in Belize, showing early large-scale landscape modification by semi-nomadic people.
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fromNature
6 months ago

Daily briefing: How to mentally recover from an extreme weather event

Mental health interventions are crucial for communities recovering from climate disasters, as demonstrated by studies from Brazil.
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fromNature
6 months ago

Hidden wonders: laser data reveal a dense network of ancient Maya settlements

An airborne survey revealed over 6,700 ancient Maya structures, indicating a complex civilization in southern Mexico.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Lost Maya city with temple pyramids and plazas discovered in Mexico

The discovery of a lost Maya city using lidar technology highlights the potential of modern surveying techniques in archaeological research.
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1 day ago
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Tattoo-making tools used by ancient Maya revealed

Ancient Maya tools for tattooing discovered in Belize.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

4,000-year-old canals used for fishing by Maya predecessors discovered in Belize

Archaeologists discovered a 4,000-year-old network of earthen canals in Belize, showing early large-scale landscape modification by semi-nomadic people.
OMG science
fromNature
6 months ago

Daily briefing: How to mentally recover from an extreme weather event

Mental health interventions are crucial for communities recovering from climate disasters, as demonstrated by studies from Brazil.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
6 months ago

Hidden wonders: laser data reveal a dense network of ancient Maya settlements

An airborne survey revealed over 6,700 ancient Maya structures, indicating a complex civilization in southern Mexico.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Lost Maya city with temple pyramids and plazas discovered in Mexico

The discovery of a lost Maya city using lidar technology highlights the potential of modern surveying techniques in archaeological research.
fromNature
1 day ago
Arts

Tattoo-making tools used by ancient Maya revealed

Ancient Maya tools for tattooing discovered in Belize.
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fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Turns Out, Star Trek Was Basically a Tech Roadmap | HackerNoon

Leonardo da Vinci's creative vision for flying machines laid the groundwork for modern aviation.
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fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Ancient fish-trapping network supported the rise of Maya civilization

The ancient Maya civilization may have relied heavily on fish as a food resource, supporting complex societal structures.
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fromWIRED
6 months ago
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A Lost Mayan City Has Been Found With Laser Mapping

A Mayan city called Valeriana was discovered in southern Mexico using advanced technology including lidar, revolutionizing archaeological exploration.
fromWIRED
6 months ago
Science

A Lost Mayan City Has Been Found With Laser Mapping

A Mayan city called Valeriana was discovered in southern Mexico using advanced technology including lidar, revolutionizing archaeological exploration.
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fromArs Technica
10 months ago

Ancient Maya DNA shows male kids were sacrificed in pairs at Chichen Itza

The prevalent notion of young Maya women being the main victims of human sacrifice at Chichén Itzá is incorrect, as genetic analysis confirms the prevalence of male sacrifices.
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