Researchers found evidence of domesticated rice in South Asia up to 430 years earlier than previously believed. The study reveals a network of regional farmers supplied produce to ancient cities, using complex multi-cropping strategies across both seasons.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalAntiquity·DateNov 20, 2016
Researchers are uncovering long-lost weather diaries and ship logbooks to improve future climate projections and validate palaeoclimate records. These new datasets contribute to global models of the atmosphere, shedding light on Australia's climatic past.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateNov 20, 2016