Bones

Fossils found in Moroccan cave may be a close Homo sapiens ancestor

The fossilized lower jawbones of two adults and a toddler, as well as teeth, a thigh bone, and some vertebrae, were unearthed in a cave in Casablanca, Morocco.

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The mandible of an archaic human who lived about 773 000 years ago is pictured after being excavated at a cave called Grotte a Hominides at a site known as Thomas Quarry I in the southwest part of the Moroccan city of Casablanca in this undated photograph released on January 7, 2026.
Copper ions in coffin reveal why Italian 'green mummy' turned emerald, say researchers.

Copper ions in coffin reveal why Italian 'green mummy' turned emerald, say researchers

The teenage boy found in a Bologna villa cellar in 1987 was preserved by copper's antimicrobial action, which halted decay and infused his skin and bones with a vivid green patina.

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An archaeologist cleans a found artifact in the form of bones with a brush. Historical reconstruction of archaeological research of the 19th century.

Bone tools and beads from 13,000 years ago unearthed in Direkli Cave, Turkey

Prof. Erek: "The differentiation of this tool industry and use of varied materials point to the period's industrial development."

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‘Time-Capsule’ bones of Huayracursor illuminate the rise of later giants like Argentinosaurus.

‘Time-Capsule’ bones of Huayracursor illuminate the rise of later giants like Argentinosaurus

Dated to about 230 million years, jaguensis is among the earliest known dinosaurs and promises new insight into the rise of the giant sauropods.

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13,000 years ago, North Americans used cheetah, lion bones to sew furs against the blistering cold

Researchers say their findings are 'conclusive proof' of Paleoindians making tailored garments.

DECEMBER 1, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Caveman walking through the snow. Illustration.

Researchers create ‘biocooperative’ material showing bone-healing potential of blood

Nottingham scientists create a 'biocooperative' material from patients' blood to repair bones and boost healing, published in Advanced Materials. Led by Prof. Alvaro Mata.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Can our own blood be used to heal broken bones?

Bones from 16th-century shipwreck suggest left-handedness changes what happens to us when we die

Study found mineral content in clavicles increased with age while protein content decreased.

OCTOBER 31, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Shipwreck.

Best Over-the-Counter Supplements for Osteoporosis in 2024

Bone health is essential for staying active and mobile. Check out our article on the best over-the-counter supplements for osteoporosis and how they work.

OCTOBER 23, 2024ByALEXANDRA PRESTON