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How to Design Humane Autonomous Systems
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 In a rapidly evolving era of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous systems, a new book by a team of interdisciplinary scholars provides an essential examination of these technologies from a human-centered viewpoint. This open access book explores the ethical, humane, and comprehensive aspects of AI and autonomous systems, focusing on their influence on human life and work. "When developing these systems, and developing business around them, it is vital to understand how humans experience and ... read more |
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Three million years ago our ancestors relied on plant-based dietsLondon, UK (SPX) Jan 20, 2025 Human ancestors, such as Australopithecus, who lived approximately 3.5 million years ago in southern Africa, primarily consumed plant-based diets with minimal to no evidence of meat consumption, acc ... more 
Human ancestor endured arid extremes longer than once believedSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 A new study reveals that Homo erectus, an early ancestor of modern humans, demonstrated remarkable survival abilities in Eastern Africa's hyper-arid landscapes one million years ago - much earlier t ... more 
China says population fell for third year in a row in 2024Beijing (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 China said on Friday its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country faces a rapidly ageing population and persistently low birth rates. ... more 
Early humans adapted to extreme environments over a million years agoCalgary, Canada (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 A long-standing question about when archaic members of the genus Homo adapted to harsh environments such as deserts and rainforests has been answered in a new research paper. The study, publis ... more |
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Traces of 10000-year-old rice beer unearthed at neolithic site in ChinaSydney, 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 ... 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 
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 |
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How gut microbes could have powered human brain growth
Los 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 - may have played a crucial role in meeting the high energy requirements needed for the evolution of large brains. Researchers conducted a controlled lab experiment by implanting gut microbes from two large-brained primates (humans and squirrel monkeys) and one small-brained primate (macaques) into mice. T ... read 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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A fossil discovery sheds light on coexistence of early human ancestorsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 Scientists have uncovered a remarkable fossil find near Kenya's Lake Turkana, revealing footprints of two distinct human ancestor species, Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, dating back 1.5 milli ... more 
Genetic clues reveal evolving chimpanzee tool use culturesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 28, 2024 Chimpanzees are celebrated for their intelligence and intricate tool use, but can their cultures evolve across generations similarly to human societies? A new interdisciplinary study led by the Univ ... more 
Brains evolved gradually rather than in leaps study revealsLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 28, 2024 Modern humans, Neanderthals, and their close relatives evolved larger brains at a faster rate than earlier human ancestors, according to a new study that challenges long-standing theories about brai ... more 
Neanderthal tar-making structure unearthed in Gibraltar sheds light on their advanced skillsMadrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Neanderthals, long stereotyped as primitive, demonstrated significant technological and cognitive abilities, according to a study involving the University of Seville. Researchers have uncovered evid ... more 
Great apes track events with their eyes like humans doLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Great apes demonstrate visual tracking behaviors similar to humans, a study in the journal PLOS Biology reveals. Led by Vanessa Wilson of the University of Neuchatel, Switzerland, the research inves ... more |
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