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Author: Eirwen Williams

Eirwen Williams

Eirwen Williams is a New York–based journalist at AfricaTimes.com, covering economy, society, culture, science, and environment across Africa and the world. With a background in journalism from a specialized program in New York, his stories focus on the intersection of policy, innovation, and everyday life. Contact: [email protected]

Illustration of the miliacin biomolecule embedded within the dental calculus of human teeth from the Ostriv burial.

Medieval Diets Uncovered: Ancient Dental Plaque Reveals Unexpected Eating Habits, Shaping Our Understanding of History

Illustration of archaeologists uncovering ancient structures in Peru's Rio Abiseo National Park using advanced technology.

Archaeologists Uncover Over 100 Structures, Shedding Light on a Lost Ancient City Hidden in Peru’s Cloud Forest

Illustration of scientists extracting DNA from cave sediments to study Ice Age ecosystems and ancient species.

Cave Soil DNA Reveals New Insights Into Ice Age Life, Challenging Our Understanding of Ancient Ecosystems

Illustration of early humans migrating to Australia and potentially interacting with Homo floresiensis.

Humans Arriving in Australia 60,000 Years Ago May Have Coexisted with Ancient ‘Hobbit’ Species, Study Reveals

Illustration of the record-breaking 7.7 magnitude Myanmar earthquake's impact and its rapid supershear rupture.

Myanmar’s Fastest Earthquake Ever Recorded Reshapes Understanding, Unveils New Challenges for Global Seismology Experts

Illustration of the archaeological excavation of a Celtic settlement revealing ancient artifacts near Hradec Králové.

Celtic Site Unveiled During Highway Dig Reveals Ancient Riches, Offering New Insights Into Early European Life

Illustration of archaeologists uncovering Roman-era skeletons in a well in Osijek, Croatia.

Scientists Reveal Identities in Croatia’s Mysterious Mass Grave, Shedding Light on a Dark Chapter of History

Illustration of the ongoing widening of the Gulf of Suez rift between the African and Arabian tectonic plates.

Africa-Asia Rift Expands Beyond Predictions: Unveiling Unforeseen Impacts on Environment and Communities

Illustration of Wudingloong wui, an early long-necked dinosaur discovered in Yunnan, China.

Dinosaur Fossil Reveals New 200 Million-Year-Old Long-Necked Species, Changing Our Understanding of East Asian Prehistory

Illustration of archaeologists uncovering ancient stone tools in Kenya's Turkana Basin.

Ancient Tools Unearthed in Kenya Reveal New Chapter in Human History, Challenging Long-Held Evolutionary Beliefs

Illustration of the Sword Dragon, a newly discovered marine reptile from the Jurassic period, along England's Jurassic Coast.

New Marine Reptile Discovery on England’s Jurassic Coast Sparks Fascination: Unveiling the ‘Sword Dragon’ Species

Illustration of a 5,000-year-old monumental building unearthed in northern Iraq.

Archaeologists Discover 5,000-Year-Old Monumental Building in Iraq, Shedding New Light on Early Civilization

Illustration of a newly discovered trapdoor spider species beneath California's sandy coastal dunes.

New Trapdoor Spider Discovery Beneath California Beaches Sparks Fascination and Insight into Coastal Biodiversity

Illustration of a Roman military camp discovered high in the Swiss Alps.

Archaeologists Discover Ancient Roman Camp High in the Alps, Offering New Insights into Roman Military History

Illustration of Clarion Island's spiny-tailed iguanas existing for 425,000 years before human arrival.

Clarion Island Iguanas Reveal Ancient Roots, Living Unchanged for 425,000 Years Before Human Arrival

Illustration of a thriving ecosystem around the decaying remains of a massive sea creature in the deep ocean.

Scientists Discover Ecosystem Thriving Around Deep-Sea Giant, Revealing New Insights Into Marine Biodiversity

Illustration of exceptionally preserved Edmontosaurus mummies revealing detailed insights into the dinosaur's appearance.

Dinosaur Mummies Reveal Stunning Details, Offering New Insights Into Prehistoric Life and Changing Our Understanding

Illustration of North Atlantic right whales interacting at the surface of Cape Cod Bay.

Rare Whale’s Surprising Comeback Sparks Hope for Conservationists and Marine Life Enthusiasts Alike

Illustration of interlocking wooden logs discovered near the Kalambo River in Zambia.

Oldest Wooden Structure Unearthed in Zambia Reveals Insights That Challenge Our Understanding of Human Evolution

Illustration of Taara's Lightbridge transmitting laser beams between two fixed points on Earth.

“They’re Beaming the Internet Through Light”: Alphabet’s Taara Promises Speeds 100 Times Faster Than Starlink (And It’s Already Working)