The team then developed two ways to present ancient scents to the public. Alongside the artifacts that inspired this project, ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, Wanyue Zhao and her colleagues used volatile organic ...

Both the mummies and 3D models and prints of the scans will be on display at the California Science Center’s upcoming ...

Keck Medicine of USC radiologists use computed tomography (CT) scanners to diagnose and treat patients' diseases and injuries ...

High-resolution imaging conducted at USC reveals evidence of chronic pain, dental disease and possible surgical intervention in two ancient priests.

If you have ever stood close to an ancient Egyptian mummy, you may remember a distinctive, lingering odor. For a long time, it was assumed that this was simply due to age and decay. However, ...

However, careful reexaminations indicate the “little awl” is far more significant than originally believed—so much so that it ...

Researchers have identified what may be the earliest known metal drill from ancient Egypt-and it was hidden in plain sight.

Researchers have recreated the world's oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue, which was used in ancient Egypt about 5,000 years ago. A team of Washington State University-led researchers has ...

A research team from the University of Ljubljana and the Egyptian Museum of Cairo is a winner of the 2025 Gizmodo Science Fair for reproducing the smell of mummies, offering a new window into Ancient ...

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Scientists have found traces of ancient opiates in the residue lining an Egyptian alabaster vase, indicating that opiate use was woven into the fabric of the culture. And the Egyptians didn’t just ...