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Study: Inca sacrificial children given coca and alcohol before death

Researchers analyzing remains of Inca children sacrificed atop high-altitude volcanoes found evidence that the children had consumed coca leaves and alcoholic beverages before death. The Inca reportedly believed these child victims would serve as intermediaries between their people and the gods.

Nations nearing 30% land-conservation target, researchers warn protection gaps remain

A Nature briefing reports that global conservation efforts are approaching the widely cited target of protecting 30% of land area, a goal tied to international biodiversity agreements. Researchers cited in the briefing caution that simply designating more land as protected does not guarantee that biodiversity within it is actually safeguarded.