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Trove of Ancient Axes Shows Early Humans Made Tools From Bones
Deep in a trench in Tanzania, researchers found dozens of tools crafted from animal bones some 1.5 million years old.The New York Times - 23h -
Ancient humans made tools from animal bones 1.5 million years ago
A new study says early humans were regularly using animal bones to make cutting tools 1.5 million years agoABC News - 22h -
Ancient humans made tools from animal bones 1.5 million years ago
WASHINGTON — Early humans were regularly using animal bones to make cutting tools 1.5 million years ago.NBC News - 20h -
Early Humans Thrived in Rainforests
The discovery clashes with the traditional image of humans evolving on the savannas of East Africa.The New York Times - 6d -
Missing tomb of Egyptian pharaoh solves one of ancient Egypt's great mysteries
CAIRO — A long lost tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh has been found, the country’s antiquities ministry said Tuesday, answering a great mystery of one of ancient Egypt’s most prosperous eras.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Climate change is coming for coastlines, from ancient cities to modern California: Study
Climate change-induced seawater intrusions are hastening the collapse of buildings in the ancient Egyptian port city of Alexandria — posing threats similar to those challenging coastal California, ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
A Boneyard Along the Thames River Reveals London’s Ancient Burials
Researchers have found dozens of human bones on the banks of the iconic river, many of them thousands of years old.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Musician seeks help to recover ancient violin stolen in pub
The instrument is worth a six-figure sum but also holds a lot of emotional value.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Roberto Cavalli ignites Milan runway with fiery creations inspired by ancient Pompeii
Fausto Puglisi offered a grand tour of Pompeii in his latest collection for Roberto Cavalli presented Thursday during Milan Fashion WeekABC News - 6d -
Human Therapists Prepare for Battle Against A.I. Pretenders
Chatbots posing as therapists may encourage users to commit harmful acts, the nation’s largest psychological organization warned federal regulators.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
The human cost of suspending $43bn of US aid
The suspension of billions in US funding has brought the fight against Aids screeching to a haltFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
What to Do With Your Defunct Humane Ai Pin
Humane Ai’s Pins stopped working today, turning the year-old wearable into a paperweight. Here are some ideas for what to do with yours if you want to avoid e-waste.Wired - 5d -
Human rights groups protest mass layoffs in Argentina
Argentine President Javier Milei's government laid off human rights workers who investigate, document, and educate the public about crimes committed by the military dictatorship between 1976 and 1983.CBS News - 3d -
Negotiations over Ukraine are missing a human dimension
Ukrainians want peace more than anyone else. But we demand real peaceFinancial Times - 3d -
Experts unpack the scientific realities of sending humans to Mars
Experts weigh in on whether President Donald Trump’s lofty goal of sending humans to Mars and back is feasible during his second term.ABC News - 1d -
HP to Buy Humane, Maker of the Ai Pin, for $116 Million
Humane, which marketed its Ai Pin as the next big thing after smartphones, had raised $240 million from investors, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman. The pin will be discontinued.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
‘To say there’s no future is counterproductive’: metal megastars Architects on grief, climate and hope for humanity
Consumed by anger and still mourning a brother and bandmate, the British quartet have written their masterpiece. They explain how they’re fighting self-loathing and trying to age responsibly. In a ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
In 'Show Don't Tell,' Curtis Sittenfeld even treats cringey characters with humanity
A radiant contentment pervades Curtis Sittenfeld's stories in her latest collection, 'Show Don't Tell.'Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
Victor Quiñonez highlights immigrants' humanity with 'I.C.E. Scream' sculptures
Victor Quiñonez will debut his sculpture series 'I.C.E. Scream,' about immigrants' struggles, during this year's Frieze.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
The Humane Ai Pin Will Become E-Waste Next Week
Plus: Apple’s visionOS 2.4 makes it easier for guests to use the Vision Pro, Eero has two new Wi-Fi 7 routers, Oppo’s folding phone is the slimmest yet, and Omega drops a bronze Bond watch.Wired - Feb. 22 -
The High-Profile Failures of Nikola and Humane Highlight a Danger for Startups
Both Nikola and Humane faced the unique set of challenges that come with being first to market.Inc. - Feb. 23 -
UN chief Guterres says human rights are being suffocated by autocrats and warmongers
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres says human rights are being “suffocated” around the worldABC News - Feb. 24 -
The dark psychology of terror: How Hamas weaponizes human suffering
Hamas has been using psychological warfare to manipulate global opinion and inflict maximum psychological damage on the Israeli people, including parading the coffins of Israeli hostages, including ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Once Human Cross-Save Beta Test Starts Later This Week
Starry Studio has announced that it'll be conducting a closed beta test for cross-save on Once Human. It'll take place starting on February 27 at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET and ends on March 1 at 3 AM PT ...GameSpot - Feb. 24 -
Major Asia bank to cut 4,000 roles as AI replaces humans
It makes DBS one of the first major banks to offer details on how AI will affect its operations.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
UK may have to leave human rights treaty, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader says international agreements must not stop the UK acting in its national interest.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
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‘Human activity on a massive scale’: a photo exhibition tackles the climate crisis
Photographs from across the globe capture the impact of people on the climate – and of the climate on people. The word anthropocene has been proposed to denote an ongoing epoch in which human ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
AI is ‘beating’ humans at empathy and creativity. But these games are rigged | MJ Crockett
Research pitting people against AI systems gives AI an edge by asking us to perform in machine-like ways. Techno-optimists are evangelizing a vision of “superhuman” artificial intelligence (AI). ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
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Billions.Network launches universally accessible verification platform for humans and AI
Billions.Network, intended to be a universal human and AI network, is launching to transform digital identity verification.VentureBeat - 6d -
The Humane Ai Pin Has Already Been Brought Back to Life
Humane bricked its pricey gadget on Friday afternoon. A short time later, a hacker got the codes to unlock it and potentially turn it into the true smartphone replacement it was meant to be.Wired - 5d -
U.S.A.I.D. Memos Detail Human Costs of Cuts to Foreign Aid
The world is likely to see millions more malaria infections and 200,000 cases of paralytic polio each year, according to an agency whistle-blower.The New York Times - 3d -
UN human rights chief ‘deeply worried by fundamental shift’ in US
Volker Türk alarmed at growing power of ‘unelected tech oligarchs’ and warns gender equality is being rolled back. The UN human rights chief has warned of a “fundamental shift” in the US and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Democrats want Trump to confront the human toll of layoffs at address to Congress
Democrats on Capitol Hill have bashed President Trump over mass federal firings since the first dismissals began in January. On Tuesday, they’re hoping to hold a human mirror to what that policy ...The Hill - 2d -
Virtually Human Studio launches beta for Web3 Zed Champions game
Virtually Human Studio, which created the successful blockchain horse racing game Zed Run, announced the beta launch of Zed Champions.VentureBeat - 2d -
Man searching for WWII dead in Japan finds hundreds of human remains
The remains of some 1,400 people sit in storage for possible identification with DNA testing. So far just six have been identified and returned to their families.CBS News - 2h -
‘Technofossils’: how humanity’s eternal testament will be plastic bags, cheap clothes and chicken bones
Fast fashion and drinks cans among technological-age matter most likely to endure as fossils, say scientists. As an eternal testament of humanity, plastic bags, cheap clothes and chicken bones are ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Cyprus failed to effectively probe British teen's rape claims, Europe's top human rights court says
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Cyprus’ law enforcement authorities failed to live up to their obligation to thoroughly and effectively investigate a British teenager’s claims ...ABC News - Feb. 27