Prehistory

Experiments suggest Neanderthals could have applied birch tar, found at their sites, as an antiseptic for wounds due to its antibiotic properties. Researchers replicated ancient production methods and tested the tar against bacteria causing skin infections. The findings build on evidence of Neanderthals using medicinal plants.

December 29, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Scientists have discovered ancient wolf remains on a remote Swedish island in the Baltic Sea, suggesting humans transported them there thousands of years ago. The wolves, dated between 3,000 and 5,000 years old, shared a marine diet with local seal hunters and showed signs of human care. This finding challenges traditional views of early human-wolf interactions.