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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Did Australia's First Peoples domesticate dingoes? They certainly buried them with great care

There’s been a long-standing debate over whether dingoes started out wild or domesticated. One thing is clear – they had a close relationship with First Peoples.
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The Platypus Guardian | Full Episode | NATURE | PBS

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Minnesota inmates find creative outlet, therapeutic benefit in writing programs

The nonprofit FreeWriters offers writing workshops in jails, encouraging expression and reflection as a means of addressing mental health struggles.
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Mexico, conservation group boost efforts to save tiny vaquita porpoise

The Mexican government announced a new agreement with conservation group Sea Shepherd on Tuesday aimed at boosting protection of the endangered vaquita porpoise, as the world's smallest cetacean nears extinction.
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Wulf and Eadwacer: why I think I've solved the mystery of this Old English poem

Here, possibly four centuries before women are given a significant voice in heroic poetry in Germany and Scandinavia, a queen speaks out in an English version of a Gothic story.
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The burials that could challenge historians' ideas about Anglo-Saxon gender

Skeletons found with items that don’t align with their estimated sex are usually excluded from research – but that assumes a 19th century view of gender.
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Human voices are scarier than a lion's growl for savannah animals

Animals at watering holes in South Africa were twice as likely to flee in response to recordings of humans talking compared with sounds of lions
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‘There’s nothing like this’: Firefighters unleash new bushfire war machine

Dozens of fires are burning as the state braces for a potentially terrifying bushfire season. The RFS is firing up a new weapon to help save homes and lives.
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For years, Japan tried to keep their existence a secret. But the Ainu people refuse to disappear

Japan's Ainu people have their own history, languages and culture. But, as the victims of colonialism, assimilation and discrimination, much of that identity has been lost. This is the story of their fight to be recognised.
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Amazing Discovery Claims Elephants Have Specific 'Names' For Each Other

As elephants wander the African savannah, they might keep in touch with relatives by calling out their individual 'names'.
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CBC found vehicles stolen in Canada on the streets of African nations. Here's how they got there | CBC News

In 2022, there was a never-before-seen billion dollars worth of vehicles stolen in Canada, and nearly all of them were exported overseas by organized crime. In West Africa, where many of the vehicles end up, authorities are pleading with Canada to stop the flow of stolen cars.
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Somalis with albinism: Pelted with stones and raw eggs

People with albinism are tackling prejudice, while the diaspora is helping to makes their lives easier.
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Japan's Traditional Tattoos Are Celebrated at This Underground Pilgrimage

Tattoos are stigmatized in Japan because they're associated with gangs. But a centuries-old tattoo art called "horimono" is seen by some as spiritual and fundamental to Japanese culture. Every summer, a group of Japanese people go on this pilgrimage in the mountains to celebrate these tattoos together.
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Australian Government, Of All Places, Says Age Verification Is A Privacy & Security Nightmare

In the past I’ve sometimes described Australia as the land where internet policy is completely upside down. Rather than having a system that protects intermediaries from liability for third party c…
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After three wet summers, these tiny creatures are booming. They could make you allergic to red meat

With ticks thriving after La Niña, more people are expected to be bitten by the parasites, and that could lead to an increase in cases of a potentially life-threatening meat allergy.
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Sandhills help alligator cross the street.

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Canada study debunks stereotypes of homeless people’s spending habits

Researchers find homeless people more likely to spend lump sum on housing and food and not ‘temptation goods’ such as alcohol
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'I know my story. I know my truth': The woman behind Stockholm Syndrome says it's all a lie

A 23-year-old bank teller caught up in a siege inspired the psychological term Stockholm syndrome. But 50 years later, experts say Kristin's story is totally misunderstood. 
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China is too big for a Soviet Union-style collapse, but it’s on shaky ground

With its growth slowing, China’s future is uncertain. We should be grateful if the change is not sudden
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South Korea ‘puts the brakes’ on Google app store dominance

Starts monitoring developer deals after first slapping the G-force with substantial fine
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Microsoft pulls article recommending Ottawa Food Bank to tourists

"Consider going into it on an empty stomach," said a Microsoft Travel article written using "algorithmic techniques."
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Beloved Two-Headed Snake Back on Public Display at Texas Zoo After 2 Years Absence

Pancho and Lefty have two brains, and one body, and a lot of fans missed him during his two-year absence: “Come see him any time!”
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Maui’s historic Lahaina is burning

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Texas could get a 205-mph bullet train zipping between Houston and Dallas

The proposed electric railway line could travel 240 miles in under 90 minutes for over 6 million passengers per year.
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Remains found in China may belong to third human lineage

A team of paleontologists has found evidence of a previously unknown human lineage. In their study, reported in Journal of Human Evolution, the group analyzed the fossilized jawbone, partial skull and some leg bones of a hominin dated to 300,000 years ago.
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10 Oldest Civilizations in the World (Updated 2023)

Discover the 10 Oldest Civilizations in the World (Updated 2023) here. Prepare to be transported into a rich & fascinating history on the oldest civilizations that exist.
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Who Holds The Title Of The Longest-Surviving Civilization?

China, Egypt, or Mesopotamia – the title for the longest-lasting civilization is difficult to judge, but here are some of the contenders.
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Meta Begins The Process Of Ending News Links In Canada

This is not a surprise, because the company made it clear it planned to do exactly this, but Meta has now begun the process of stopping links to news sources from appearing in Canada, something tha…
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‘Denying our humanity’: how Santa Monica decimated a thriving Black community

African Americans helped build the iconic beach town, historian Alison Rose Jefferson details as California weighs reparations
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News Corp using AI to produce 3,000 Australian local news stories a week

The Data Local team uses AI technology to generate stories on weather, fuel prices and traffic reports for hyperlocal mastheads
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Chinese zoo denies its sun bears are humans dressed in costumes

Hangzhou zoo insists animals are real after video of one standing on hind legs triggers online speculation
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From kookaburra cackles to bonk of the banjo frog: Only one can be crowned Australia's favourite animal sound

Squawks, creaky doors, trills, bellows and a lot of grunts — our wildlife makes some bizarre and beguiling noises. But which one should get the shout-out as Australia's favourite animal sound? It's time to make a call.
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Why the "nostalgic flavor" of this heirloom corn is causing a resurgence

Farmers holding on to heirloom strains for generations are finding a niche as more consumers seek organic produce.
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How Far Will Salmon Swim for a Craft Beer?

In Oregon, researchers hope a surprising aroma will lure stray salmon back to their home hatcheries.
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Victim blaming has made cars the biggest killer of children in Australia

Globally, road “accidents” kill more than 1 million people a year, and are the primary cause of death for people aged under 30.
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Used clothing from Europe: Trash or treasure for Africa? | DW News

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Mapping Manhattan Project radioactive waste across the St. Louis region

In partnership with The Missouri Independent and The Associated Press, MuckRock mapped various radioactive waste sites in the St. Louis area, over the past 75 years.
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Friday essay: we knew we were Bundjalung but I was shocked to discover a pardoned convict slave trader among my ancestors

When Shauna Bostock began researching a book on her family, she thought it would be limited to her Aboriginal ancestry. But then a late-night phone call led her down a surprising path.
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The Surprisingly Sinister History Behind Texass Cliff Chirping Frog

It’s named for frontier naturalist Gabriel Marnoch, who led a life of crime while discovering new species.
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How Stuart Little Uncovered an Avant-garde Masterpiece Missing for almost a Century

We love a good story about a missing painting missing. This one starts in Christmas of 2008: a Hungarian art historian is at home with his young daughter Lola, watching the popular children’s film Stuart Little, when he notices a painting in the background that shakes him up so much, he almost drops his daughter…
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Did the Romans hunt WHALES?

Ancient bones at a fish processing factory reveal the civilisation may have caused the beasts to go extinct in the Mediterranean 2,000 years ago
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Women Hunt in Most Foraging Societies Using Their Own Tools And Strategies

Hunter-gatherer roles in human society are not nearly as gendered as anthropologists and archaeologists have traditionally believed, with narratives of 'man the hunter' and 'woman the gatherer' crumbling in the face of new evidence.
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Pompeii archaeologists discover 'pizza' painting

Experts say the flatbread depicted in the 2,000 year-old fresco may be a precursor to the Italian dish.
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