Compiled by Flynn Daunt
Cavemen not so dumb after all
New research shows that due to the harsh climate of their era, early Neanderthals had to use tools to survive, according to a seven-year study at the University of Colorado. Previously, researchers believed that Neanderthals could have only evolved their culture with help from our direct descendants, Homo sapiens. Researchers found what they believed to be an isolated group of Neanderthals – that had no contact with Homo sapiens – with some hunting and, possibly, fishing equipment.
With files from BBC.co.uk
Climate change hurting bird population
Birds that have long migrations could see their population fall, thanks to earlier spring times. According to new research, warmer climates in Europe make it more difficult for birds to find a mate. The study looked at over 117 migratory bird species over 50 years and found that the birds rely on flower plumage and plant growth in order to identify good mating spots. The earlier spring confuses these species and, consequently, their process in attracting a mate.
With files from BBC.co.uk
Getting high slows down time
According to new physics research, the further you are away from Earth’s gravitational pull, the more slowly you age. Einstein’s relativity theory states that time can be affected by acceleration, and researchers have found that the same theory is true with gravity. Using atomic clocks, one on the floor and the other held a foot above, they found that even at such a small distance, the clock on the floor went faster than the clock held above the ground.
With files from National Geographic
