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Study Warns of Health Risks in Trade of Mummified Human Remains
A peer-reviewed study examining 128 online listings found mummified human remains, including heads, hands and feet, offered through social media, e-commerce sites and auction houses. Researchers warn that deterioration, dormant microorganisms and toxic preservation materials could endanger buyers, sellers and workers handling shipments.
Sep 2, 2026
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LiDAR Survey Reveals More Than 20,000 Amazonian Earthworks
A study using canopy-penetrating LiDAR has expanded the known distribution of precolonial earthworks in southwestern Amazonia. The researchers tentatively estimate that the region’s population reached between 1.25 million and 3 million people around AD 100–300, although the estimate depends on evidence from a limited survey area.
Sep 2, 2026