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Rethinking the social structure of ancient Eurasian nomads: Current Anthropology research
Prehistoric Eurasian nomads are commonly perceived as horse riding bandits who utilized their mobility and military skill to antagonize ancient civilizations such as the Chinese, Persians, and Greeks. (2012-02-27)

Scientists Discover the First Physical Evidence of Tobacco in a Mayan Container
A scientist at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an anthropologist from the University at Albany teamed up to use ultra-modern chemical analysis technology at Rensselaer to analyze ancient Mayan pottery for proof of tobacco use in the ancient culture. (2012-01-12)

Space technology revolutionizes archaeology, understanding of Maya
A flyover of Belize's thick jungles has revolutionized archaeology worldwide and vividly illustrated the complex urban centers developed by one of the most-studied ancient civilizations -- the Maya. (2010-05-12)

Did climate influence Angkor's collapse?
Decades of drought, interspersed with intense monsoon rains, may have helped bring about the fall of Cambodia's ancient Khmer civilization at Angkor nearly 600 years ago, according to an analysis of tree rings, archeological remains and other evidence. (2010-03-30)

University of Kansas researcher investigates mysterious stone spheres in Costa Rica
The ancient stone spheres of Costa Rica were made world-famous by the opening sequence of "Raiders of the Lost Ark," when a mockup of one of the mysterious relics nearly crushed Indiana Jones. (2010-03-23)

Computers unlock more secrets of the mysterious Indus Valley script
Four-thousand years ago, an urban civilization lived and traded on what is now the border between Pakistan and India. (2009-08-04)

Researchers find cancer-inhibiting compound under the sea
University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers have discovered a marine compound off the coast of Key Largo that inhibits cancer cell growth in laboratory tests, a finding they hope will fuel the development of new drugs to better battle the disease. (2008-08-11)

News from Earth's magnetic field
It is widely known that the geomagnetic field shields our planet against highly energetic cosmic particles. The importance of the magnetic field for answering geological, tectonic or even archaeological questions is less known. (2007-12-21)

Scientists discover 'light echoes' of ancient supernovae
Astronomers have found "light echoes" from three ancient supernovae by detecting their faint, centuries-old light reflected in the clouds of interstellar dust. (2005-12-23)

Nature press release for 24 May issue
PUBLISHING: THE NATURE YEARBOOK OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2001 Authoritative, accessible and totally unique, the new Nature Yearbook is the one-stop desk reference that the scientific world has been waiting for. Containing specially commissioned articles, facts, figures, and an exhaustive country-by-country guide to science and technology world wide, it is essential for anyone requiring accurate, current and comprehensive facts on the major players and trends in the fast moving world of science. In this weeks issue of Nature, Declan Butler, editor of the Yearbook and European Correspondent of Nature, introduces this exciting new reference title.        &nbs (2001-05-25)