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Earliest evidence of human habitation in rainforests uncovered
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 01, 2025 For years, rainforests have been considered inhospitable to early human populations, but a groundbreaking discovery now suggests that humans were living in these dense environments as far back as 150,000 years ago. A new study, published in Nature, provides compelling evidence that human groups occupied rainforests in present-day Cote d'Ivoire much earlier than previously thought, challenging long-held assumptions about the adaptability and dispersal of early Homo sapiens. While our species emerge ... read more |
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Pentagon orders removal of pro-diversity online contentWashington (AFP) Feb 27, 2025 The Pentagon's chief spokesman has directed the removal of online content including articles, photos and videos that promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) by the middle of next week, a memo released Thursday said. ... more 
The quest to extend human life is both fascinating and fraught with moral perilBloomington IN (SPX) Feb 26, 2025 "Who wants to live forever?" Freddie Mercury mournfully asks in Queen's 1986 song of the same name. The answer: Quite a few people - so much so that life extension has long been a cottage indu ... more 
New play takes on OpenAI drama and AI's existential questionsNew York (AFP) Jan 30, 2025 Revolutionize humanity or destroy it? Playwright Matthew Gasda's characters, inspired by OpenAI and its famous ChatGPT, grapple with existential questions about the direction of artificial intelligence. ... more 
Trump signs order to get 'transgender ideology' out of militaryAboard Air Force One (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 US President Donald Trump said Monday he had signed an executive order ridding the military of what he called "transgender ideology," in a potentially major setback for LGBTQ rights. ... more |
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CES tech looks to help world's aging populationLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 From an adorable robot puppy that soothes dementia patients to an in-toilet gadget for testing urine, tech at CES caters to seniors around the world. ... more 
Iraqi archaeologists piece together ancient treasures ravaged by ISNimrud, Iraq (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 A decade after jihadists ransacked Iraq's famed Nimrud site, archaeologists have been painstakingly putting together its ancient treasures, shattered into tens of thousands of tiny fragments. ... more 
Catholics hold muted Christmas mass in Indonesia's Sharia strongholdBanda Aceh, Indonesia (AFP) Dec 25, 2024 With flickering candles and the sound of organs, hundreds of Catholics held a muted Christmas Eve mass in Indonesia's Aceh province, the only one under ultraconservative Islamic law in the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation. ... more 
Travelers consider weight-based airfares for sustainable flightsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 As holiday travelers pack for seasonal trips, airlines are exploring new ideas to address rising environmental concerns. Among them is weight-based pricing, a concept recently studied by the Univers ... more 
US passes defense bill banning gender care for minors; UK to compensate LGBTQ veterans sackedWashington (AFP) Dec 11, 2024 US lawmakers voted Wednesday after fraught negotiations to move forward with a contentious 2025 defense budget that raises troops' pay but blocks funding of gender-affirming care for some transgender children of service members. ... more |
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Traces of 10000-year-old rice beer unearthed at neolithic site in China
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 A collaborative research effort has uncovered compelling evidence of rice beer production at the Shangshan site in Zhejiang Province, China, dating back around 10,000 years. This finding sheds light on the origins of alcohol brewing in East Asia and its ties to early rice cultivation and cultural development. The study, published on December 9 in the *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)*, was led by experts from Stanford University, the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the ... read more 
Earliest ritual space in southwest asia discovered in Galilee caveParis, France (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Manot Cave in Galilee, Israel, has been identified as the earliest known site for ritualistic gatherings in Southwest Asia, dating back 35,000 years. This discovery, published in *Proceedings of the ... more |
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Mammoths were central to ancient American diets says new studyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 A new study provides direct evidence that ancient Americans heavily relied on mammoths and other large animals as primary food sources. These findings illuminate how early humans expanded rapidly ac ... more 
How humans and dogs began their longstanding bond 12000 years agoLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 The timeless connection between humans and dogs may have originated earlier than previously thought, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Arizona. This research reveals t ... more 
Iberian Neolithic expertise in archery revealed by exceptional findings in SpainParis, France (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 The detailed analysis of archaeological artifacts from the Cave of Los Murcielagos in Albunol, Granada, has uncovered the advanced archery practices of Iberian Neolithic societies from 5300-4900 BCE ... more 
How gut microbes could have powered human brain growthLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 The human brain's exceptional size and energy demands have long intrigued scientists. A new study from Northwestern University suggests that gut microbes - tiny organisms in the digestive system - m ... more 
Chinese plus-size influencer spreads body positivity through fashionGuangzhou (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Surrounded by racks of colourful dresses and blazers in China's manufacturing hub of Guangzhou, plus-size clothing brand owner and influencer Amanda Yao is on a mission to promote body positivity. ... more |
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