Gardener reveals clever 'ancient technology' that keeps plants thriving with barely any water: 'That's so amazing' first appeared on The Cool Down.

We will dive into the mysteries of ancient tools and methods, many of which seem beyond the capabilities of civilizations that lived thousands of years ago.Why does science still struggle to ...

Firebricks have an ancient history but could be part of clean energy's future. Researchers estimate it could save $1 trillion on energy storage.

A new study found that a major shift in ancient human tool technology may be explained by massive environmental instability, offering lessons for today.

Technology has revolutionized the way we see mummified remains from ancient Egypt. With CT scans, Egyptologists can see remains in unprecedented detail without unwrapping them. Here are eight ...

5 ancient technologies that outshined modern inventions When we think of modern innovations, we often picture digital devices, advanced medicine, or sleek engineering.

New technologies and academic collaborations are helping scholars at the University of Chicago analyze hundreds of ancient documents in Aramaic, one of the Middle East’s oldest continuously spoken and ...

Sometimes, clues about ancient technology are hidden in the most mundane things. In this case, Tel-Aviv University archaeologist Erez Ben-Yosef and his colleagues went rummaging through heaps of ...

OLYMPIA, Greece — What would it be like to walk around the ancient religious sanctuary of Olympia when the Olympic Games were held?

As we learn more about how to measure ancient biomarkers, one thing is true: They are not a gimmick. They are a call to measure differently, to care differently and to lead differently.