Most animals have their own version of tree rings – here’s how we biologists use them to help species thrive From whale earwax to bird feathers, almost all organisms keep a record of their existence.

#ThingsWithRings! Read this new @uk.theconversation.com article about some of the surprising biological archives out there, and what we can use them for... theconversation.com/most-animals...

#otoliths #archaeology, #forensics #fish #sclerochronology #biochronology @universityofessex.bsky.social

Crescent moon with planet below

I was happily surprised to see this from Cape Town, also 3 Jan 2025. #astrophotography

My amazing colleague and friend Becky Gowland gave a public talk recently. Check it out youtu.be/Bnml0j-6_aM?... #childhood #bioarchaeology #osteoarchaeology

Only 16 days to go until the 2024 Student Development Workshop which welcomes archaeology, heritage, and palaeosciences students to the University of the Witwatersrand! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome all the amazing participants who’ve signed up. Get ready for an incredible experience—countdown is on!

Postdoc in Biomarker Isotope Geochemistry - Vacancy at Aarhus University Vacancy at Department of Geoscience, Aarhus University

Postdoc opportunity at Aauhus U. with @loopdlupien.bsky.social. If you’re interested in isotopes, biomarkers, paleoclimate, and human evolution, check it out!

A tale of a climate tipping point, and climate refugees, from southern African pre-history  — BIOGRIP The entrance to a nondescript cave on a south-facing slope of the Swartberg Mountains, overlooking the Little Karoo, holds in its earthen floor a history of dramatic climatic change, and hunter-commun...

A tale of a climate tipping point, and climate refugees, from southern African pre-history

www.biogrip.ac.za/isotopes-con...

Image of a sand frog. It is very well camouflaged, most easily identified by finding its eye in the image (just left of centre next to the green blade of grass)

Group of ArchSoc members standing in Peers Cave

Saw my first sand frog on my way to Peers Cave as part of a South African Archaeological Society outing 🐸 It's very well camouflaged, so a hint is given in the Alt text. Peers Cave is an unfortunate example of how not to do #Archaeology, but there are still things to see if you know where to look.

Penguin figure made of plastic with crocheted eyes

Poster with information about plastic pollution

Penguin room with African penguins. Banner at back says, "African penguin extinct by 2035?"

Top image has a sandpit with model fossils that children can brush open with the paintbrushes provided. Bottom image has a fake rock "shelter" with rock art images on it. Elephants are the most prominent images.

I picked up this penguin made of plastic at UCT at the end of October. Today I went to Two Oceans Aquarium for my free visit. Since the aim was to raise awareness, I took note of the info about how to help our oceans and penguins. Loved the unexpected references to #Archaeology and #Palaeontology!

PhD Research Fellow in Archaeology - Rock Art from the Bronze Age (268712) | University of Oslo Job title: PhD Research Fellow in Archaeology - Rock Art from the Bronze Age (268712), Employer: University of Oslo, Deadline: Sunday, January 5, 2025

This looks interesting.