
Aristos Georgiou
Aristos is a freelance science reporter who has previously worked for Newsweek, IBTimes UK and The World Weekly. He is particularly focused on archaeology and paleontology, although he has covered a wide variety of topics ranging from astronomy and mental health, to geology and the natural world. He holds a joint bachelor's degree in English and history from the University of Nottingham, and a master's from City St George's, University of London.
Latest articles by Aristos Georgiou

Leopards ate our ancient human ancestors' faces, AI analysis reveals
By Aristos Georgiou published
A study provides insight into the demise of two prehistoric individuals of the now-extinct human species Homo habilis.

30,000-year-old 'personal toolkit' found in the Czech Republic provides 'very rare' glimpse into the life of a Stone Age hunter-gatherer
By Aristos Georgiou published
Archaeologists have found an extraordinary cluster of Stone Age artifacts that may have been the personal gear of a single prehistoric individual.

New reconstructions show piercing eyes of men who lived 2,500 years ago in mysterious Indian civilization
By Aristos Georgiou published
The vivid reconstructions are based on two skulls found in urns excavated in 2021 at a burial ground in southern India

Strongest nor'easters along US East Coast are becoming more intense as the world warms, study suggests
By Aristos Georgiou published
A new study finds the strongest nor'easters have intensified over the last 80 years, with a 6% increase in peak wind speeds.

Stunning facial reconstructions of 'hobbit,' Neanderthal and Homo erectus bring human relatives to life
By Aristos Georgiou published
A new documentary brings early human history to life with a "scientifically accurate" collection of hyper-real 3D models.
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