Scientists have unearthed the remarkably preserved mummy of a newborn saber-toothed cat in Siberia’s permafrost. The 35,000-year-old kitten, belonging to the extinct species *Homotherium latidens*, still boasts its whiskers and claws, offering unprecedented insights into this ancient predator.
A groundbreaking study of the 2,500-year-old ‘Screaming Woman’ mummy challenges conventional wisdom about ancient Egyptian mummification practices. Using advanced imaging techniques, researchers have determined that her open mouth, previously attributed to poor preservation, was likely caused by a muscle spasm at death. The study also reveals that she was buried with her organs intact, contrary to the long-held belief that organs were always removed during mummification. This remarkable discovery sheds new light on the sophistication of ancient Egyptian embalming methods and the surprising diversity of their mummification techniques.
