Anthropology
Scientists revive ancient ant-based yogurt technique
7 Mwezi wa kumi, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI
Researchers have recreated a traditional Balkan and Turkish method for making yogurt using ants as natural fermenters. The technique, once common in the region, leverages bacteria, acids, and enzymes from red wood ants to transform milk into a tangy product. This work, published in iScience, highlights the biodiversity lost in modern yogurt production.
Scientists prove moai statues walked using rocking motion
9 Mwezi wa kumi, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI
Researchers have confirmed that ancient Rapa Nui villagers moved massive moai statues upright using ropes and a rocking technique. Experiments with replicas and 3D models demonstrate the feasibility of this method, resolving a centuries-old mystery. The findings highlight the ingenuity of the island's people with limited resources.