Chewing gum isn’t just a modern-day pastime; it holds clues to the ancient past. A fascinating study conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen sheds new light on Neolithic communities ...

Scientists say that for the first time, they've managed to extract an entire ancient human genome from anything other than human bones or teeth.... What Ancient 'Chewing Gum' Can Tell Us About Life ...

It's time now for our regular science news roundup with our friends at NPR's Short Wave podcast, Regina Barber and Pien Huang. Hey, y'all. PIEN HUANG, BYLINE: Hey, Juana. REGINA BARBER, BYLINE: Hey.