Africans pioneered basic arithmetic 25 000 years ago. The Ishango bone is a tool handle with notches carved into it found in the Ishango region of Zaïre (now called Congo) near Lake Edward. The bone ...

A shard of smooth bone etched with irregular marks dating back 20,000 years puzzled archaeologists until they noticed something unique – the etchings, lines like tally marks, may have represented ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Ishango bone, from Africa's Congo region, has dozens of parallel notches cut into its surface ...

Apart from those very directly involved at the heart of the recent bout of fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), nobody will ever know the full story. Wars being what they are, ...

Can bone broth really relieve joint pain, improve gut health, and improve your skin? We asked the experts what they think. Bone broth is rich in essential nutrients like protein and collagen as well ...

Sipping a steaming mug of rich and savory chicken bone broth brings comfort and warmth to chilly winter days. While grocery stores carry a variety of beef and chicken bone broths, the homemade stuff ...

It’s called “liquid gold” on TikTok. We asked experts if there’s any science behind the health claims. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Alice Callahan Q: I’ve heard that ...

Bone loss is a natural part of getting older, but prioritizing certain foods can help slow the process down. By Nikki Campo As we age, our bodies break down more bone tissue than they build. This can ...

This series presents selected technical marvels from the fields of computing technology, mathematics, astronomy, surveying, time measurement, looms and automatons (automaton figures, chess-playing ...