Oldest ever wooden structure discovered in Zambia

Archaeologists in Zambia discover oldest wooden structure in the world, dating to 476,000 years ago | Cup crafted from prehistoric human skull discovered in cave in Spain | 'Grand cosmic fireworks': See the stunning winners of the 2023 astronomy photo of the year contest Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( September 21, 2023 CONNECT WITH LIVESCIENCE  [Facebook]( [Twitter](  [LIVESCIENCE]( Amazing science every day [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Top Science News [] [Archaeologists in Zambia discover oldest wooden structure in the world, dating to 476,000 years ago]( (Professor Larry Barham, University of Liverpool) [Archaeologists in Zambia discover oldest wooden structure in the world, dating to 476,000 years ago]( A new finding in Zambia reveals the oldest known wooden construction shaped by the hands of a human ancestor and demonstrates the ingenuity and technical prowess of our ancient relatives. [Read More]( How will AI impact your industry now – and in the future? The virtual SmartBrief AI Impact Summit, Sept. 27 & 28, features globally renowned AI experts, including a live keynote from Zack Kass, Futurist with OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT. Also on the agenda: experts from Nasdaq, Deloitte, Togal.AI, Teladoc Health, GitHub and other industry-leading organizations. [Register Now]( ADVERTISEMENT [] History & Archaeology [] [Cup crafted from prehistoric human skull discovered in cave in Spain]( (J.C. Vera Rodríguez, CC-BY 4.0 () [Cup crafted from prehistoric human skull discovered in cave in Spain]( A new study suggests that Spain's ancient peoples shared complex beliefs about death and the afterlife. [Read More]( [] Space [] ['Grand cosmic fireworks': See the stunning winners of the 2023 astronomy photo of the year contest]( (Marcel Drechsler) ['Grand cosmic fireworks': See the stunning winners of the 2023 astronomy photo of the year contest]( The winning images from the Royal Observatory Greenwich's 15th annual astrophotography contest will blow you away. [Read More]( [] ['Ghost' particles from the sun could lead us straight to an invisible trove of dark matter]( ['Ghost' particles from the sun could lead us straight to an invisible trove of dark matter]( (NASA/JPL-Caltech/GSFC) New research suggests that the sun may hold dark matter in its fiery heart, and ghostly particles called neutrinos could lead us to it. Full Story: [Live Science]( (9/20) Special Offer from 1440 Daily Digest Sponsored Content from 1440 Daily Digest [1440: Your Source for Unbiased News]( Frustrated by biased news? Leave behind the opinions and receive a daily digest of pure facts. Delve into politics, business, science, sports, culture, and more. Join the other 2.8 million Americans who read 1440 and [sign up today]( [] Health [] [Should we rethink our legal definition of a human embryo?]( (©Rivron/Nature/IMBA, DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-04267-8) [Should we rethink our legal definition of a human embryo?]( Scientists can now create realistic human embryo models in the lab, leading some to suggest that we rethink how we legally define an embryo. [Read More]( [] Animals [] ['True rarity': Gigantic alligator gar caught and released in Texas reservoir could break 2 world records]( (Kirk Kirkland) ['True rarity': Gigantic alligator gar caught and released in Texas reservoir could break 2 world records]( Anglers in Texas reeled in a 283-pound (128 kilogram) alligator gar after a lengthy battle with the enormous fish. Experts say the catch likely breaks a 72-year record. [Read More]( [] Daily Quiz [] How many cells are in the average adult male human body? (Learn the answer [here](.) [Vote]( [Less than 37 billion.]( [Vote]( [Around 36 trillion.]( [Vote]( [Exactly 32.64 trillion.]( [Vote]( [Scientists don't know.](   [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:livescience@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036