Krista McGrath

Krista McGrath

archaeologist Spain

Krista McGrath is a biomolecular archaeologist at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, known for her research on the use of whale bones as tools by prehistoric humans. Her recent work highlights findings from caves in the Bay of Biscay that reveal evidence of human interaction with cetaceans around 20,000 years ago, shedding light on the ecological significance of marine resources in early human societies.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
65,237
Power
1,896$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Spain 1 8.00 0.07% +0% 46,754,778 33,734 $1,400,000 1,010$
Taiwan 1 8.00 0.13% +0% 23,816,775 31,504 $670,000 886$
Totals 2 70,571,553 65,238 $2,070,000 1,896$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Krista McGrath is a co-lead author of the study published in the journal Nature Communications. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Tools made of whale bones reveal inventiveness of prehistoric people

Spain Spain: Krista McGrath is a biomolecular archaeologist at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and co-author of the study. 8

El País: Halladas en el golfo de Vizcaya las herramientas más antiguas hechas con huesos de ballena | Ciencia