The Oldest Known Burial Site in The World Wasn't Made by Our Species

Paleontologists in South Africa said they have found the oldest known burial site in the world, containing remains of a small-brained distant relative of humans previously thought incapable of complex behavior.
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The humble spotted gum is a world class urban tree. Here's why

Tall. Straight. Abundant flowers. And a stunning trunk. What’s not to like about the spotted gum?
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Proposed European Electronic ID Law Raises Concerns

The harmonisation of standards for electronic identification across the EU should normally be soporific enough to send even the most Club-Mate-hyped hacker straight to sleep, but as Computer Weekly…
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As the Hamas-Israel war rages, Islamophobia and antisemitism are rising in Australia

As fighting continues between Israel and Hamas, some Australians are increasingly afraid to venture outside in clothing that readily identifies them as either Muslim or Jewish.
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Tour the Snake Conservation Center in Sacramento, California

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Telemarketer goes belly-up after data breach

Sensitive details of charity donors leaked and also sensitive employee information had also been leaked during the attack – including police checks, child support documents, HR incidents, immigration sponsorship details, COVID-19 vaccination credentials, and notably, tax file numbers, passports, and licences.
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Book bans in Texas spread as new state law takes effect

As Texas enters its third straight school year of coordinated book banning activity, a growing number of districts are targeting library books. Caught in the dragnet: books featuring a “naked” crayon and one with a cartoon butt.
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