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Ice Age Nomads Used Serbia’s Caves as Seasonal Shelters
science12 days ago

Ice Age Nomads Used Serbia’s Caves as Seasonal Shelters

New evidence from three caves in Serbia’s Morava River basin shows Ice Age humans used mountain caves as short‑term shelters rather than year‑round homes, suggesting mobile groups moved between inland sites and areas near the Adriatic during 25,000–19,000 years ago. Finds—primarily bladelets and bone tools—indicate diverse tool use and adaptation to harsh conditions, with each site serving a different role in a broader pattern of seasonal movement.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#archaeology#caves#ice-age
Cambodian cave survey uncovers flying snake and neon turquoise pit viper
science18 days ago

Cambodian cave survey uncovers flying snake and neon turquoise pit viper

In a multi-year exploration of more than 60 limestone caves in Battambang, Cambodia, researchers uncovered rare and new species including a flying snake and a vivid, heat-sensing pit viper, along with camouflaged leaf-toed geckos and bright millipedes, highlighting how isolated karst ecosystems foster unique life and underscoring the need to protect these habitats, of which only about 1% is legally safeguarded.

via CBS News|
#biodiversity#cambodia#caves
Cambodian Karst Caves Reveal 11 New Species, Highlighting Fragile Biodiversity
science18 days ago

Cambodian Karst Caves Reveal 11 New Species, Highlighting Fragile Biodiversity

Scientists surveying Cambodia’s limestone karst revealed 11 species new to science across 64 caves, including a turquoise pit viper, an ornate flying snake, several geckos, micro-snails and millipedes. The discovery shows how isolated cave systems fuel rapid evolution, but warns that quarrying, tourism and habitat destruction threaten these species and underscores the need for protection.

via CNN|
#biodiversity#cambodia#caves
Cambodia's hidden caves yield 11 new species, from turquoise pit viper to flying geckos
science18 days ago

Cambodia's hidden caves yield 11 new species, from turquoise pit viper to flying geckos

A survey of Cambodia’s karst limestone caves uncovered 11 species new to science, including a turquoise pit viper with a heat-detecting head organ, the ornate flying snake, several geckos (one named Gekko shiva), and other invertebrates, found across 64 caves on 10 karst hills between 2023 and 2025. Researchers warn that these isolated cave ecosystems are under threat from limestone quarrying, habitat loss, and overtourism, and call for protective status and continued conservation work.

via CNN|
#biodiversity#cambodia#caves
Cave cyanobacteria harness near-infrared light, expanding the search for life in the cosmos
science2 months ago

Cave cyanobacteria harness near-infrared light, expanding the search for life in the cosmos

Scientists exploring Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico found cyanobacteria on cave walls that can photosynthesize using near-infrared light thanks to chlorophyll d and f, enabling energy capture in darkness and in cave zones possibly untouched for about 49 million years. This widens the known range of photosynthesis, implying red-dwarf–type stars could host life and helping to refine the search for habitable exoplanets with JWST by focusing on longer wavelengths and lower light levels where oxygen could signal life.

via BBC|
#astrobiology#caves#cyanobacteria
Mysterious Martian Hole May Be Vital for Future Astronaut Survival
space-exploration3 months ago

Mysterious Martian Hole May Be Vital for Future Astronaut Survival

Scientists have discovered a mysterious hole on Mars that could be a skylight leading to lava tubes, which may serve as protective habitats for future human explorers by shielding them from radiation and harsh environmental conditions. The hole's exact nature is still under investigation, but it represents a promising avenue for exploring underground refuges on Mars, similar to lunar lava tubes, and could be crucial for sustainable colonization.

via ZME Science|
#arsia-mons#caves#habitats
Arkansas Fugitive Grant Hardin: The 'Devil in the Ozarks' on the Run
crime10 months ago

Arkansas Fugitive Grant Hardin: The 'Devil in the Ozarks' on the Run

Grant Hardin, a convicted murderer and rapist, escaped from a prison in Arkansas and has been on the run for five days, with challenging weather and terrain complicating the manhunt. His knowledge of law enforcement and possible access to tools from the prison kitchen make him a dangerous and clever escapee, with sightings reported in Missouri, but he remains at large.

via Newser|
#arkansas#caves#crime
NASA Discovers Moon Cave Ideal for Future Human Base
science-and-technology1 year ago

NASA Discovers Moon Cave Ideal for Future Human Base

Scientists have discovered a 100m deep cave on the Moon, which could potentially serve as a site for a permanent human base. The cave, located in the Mare Tranquillitatis, was identified using radar and offers protection from radiation, extreme temperatures, and space weather. Researchers believe this discovery could also aid in exploring caves on Mars and provide insights into the Moon's geological history.

via BBC.com|
#astronomy#caves#lunar-base
"Homeless Californians Discovered Living in Underground Caves with Furnishings"
social-issues2 years ago

"Homeless Californians Discovered Living in Underground Caves with Furnishings"

Homeless individuals in California were discovered living in furnished caves along the Tuolumne River, prompting a joint cleanup effort by the Modesto Police Department, volunteers, and local organizations. The caves, located 20 feet below street level, were found to be fully furnished and contained significant amounts of garbage, drugs, and weapons. This discovery highlights the growing homelessness crisis in California, with Los Angeles also mobilizing thousands of volunteers to conduct a street tally to address the surging homeless population.

via Fox News|
#california#caves#homelessness
"Hidden Homeless: California's Subterranean Caves Sheltering Drug-Infested Furnished Dwellings"
social-issues2 years ago

"Hidden Homeless: California's Subterranean Caves Sheltering Drug-Infested Furnished Dwellings"

Homeless individuals in California were discovered living in 20-foot-deep caves along the Tuolumne River in Modesto, furnished with furniture and supplies. Police and volunteers removed 7,600 pounds of trash from the makeshift dwellings, which were accessed by makeshift stairs carved into the hillside. Concerns have been raised about the safety of the residents, and efforts are being made to relocate them to proper housing.

via New York Post |
#california#caves#homelessness