Between 400,000 and 48000 BC, a human group, called the Denisovans, lived in Asia. Later, they, lived with human living from Africa along the coast of South Asia. In 2010 an evidence from a Siberian cave in 2008 showed that their DNA was similar to the DNA of people from New Guinea, which consisted of 4.8% Denisovoan DNA. Around 3-5% of the DNA from native people of Papua New … [Read more...] about Baffling 400,000-Year-Old Clue to Human Origins
Europe at the End of the Ice Age
This is what Europe looked like at the end of the last ice age (cc. 10,000 BC). It was even more united than today, wasn’t it? Anyway, the last glacial period occurred from the end of the Eemian interglacial to the end of the Younger Dryas, encompassing the period c. 110,000 – c. 11,700 years ago. This most recent glacial period is part of … [Read more...] about Europe at the End of the Ice Age
Man spots ‘magical’ winged creature that ‘looks like a children’s toy’ in garden
In a spellbinding moment of nature, an avid animal enthusiast, Lahiru, stumbled upon a winged creature that appeared to be straight out of a children's fantasy world. The encounter with this enchanting mini-beast unfolded in Lahiru's garden, where a burst of bright pink and yellow caught his attention, revealing a creature that looked like a whimsical children's toy. The … [Read more...] about Man spots ‘magical’ winged creature that ‘looks like a children’s toy’ in garden
2,500-Year-Old Long-Lost Metropolis Found In The Amazon Jungle
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers using jungle-piercing lasers have unveiled the remnants of a 2,500-year-old metropolis in the Amazon, marking the earliest and largest example of urbanism ever documented in the region. Located in the Upano Valley of Ecuador, this sprawling network of long-lost settlements challenges preconceived notions about the historical … [Read more...] about 2,500-Year-Old Long-Lost Metropolis Found In The Amazon Jungle
Heartwarming moment when an orangutan is reunited with her baby who was kidnapped
Humans and orangutans are extraordinarily similar both behaviorally and physically. Like humans, great apes are incredibly intelligent creatures who can learn languages to communicate, express emotions, and even utilize tools, such as umbrellas to stay dry. Babies will cry when they’re hungry, whimper when sad and even smile at their moms. This heartwarming story is … [Read more...] about Heartwarming moment when an orangutan is reunited with her baby who was kidnapped