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The evolutionary history of humans' ability to eat starch
How humans developed the ability to digest starch: A study offers insight into the evolution of amylase genes, which are key to breaking down some carbs.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
You Could Be Overlooking Human Skills in the Workplace
Technical chops are in demand, but some employees believe that companies aren’t putting enough emphasis on human skills like communication and collaboration.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Pep: Haaland goal 'not normal for a human being'
Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland's outrageous goal in Manchester City's 5-0 win over Sparta Prague should "not be normal for a human being."Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago -
A human is not designed to see what I saw
A former Welsh Guard describes having a "catastrophic breakdown" after returning from Helmand Province.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
How Israel’s Army Uses Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza
Israeli soldiers and Palestinian former detainees say troops have regularly forced captured Gazans to carry out life-threatening tasks, including inside Hamas tunnels.Top stories - The New York Times - October 14 -
Safet Zec at Venice Biennale — humanity at its most fragile and battered
Eighty-year-old Bosnian painter is the star of the pavilion’s multinational show ‘Home Sextant’World - Financial Times - October 14 -
Human sense of smell is faster than previously thought, study suggests
Some participants were able to discriminate order of smells at intervals 10 times shorter than previously thought. The human sense of smell is nothing to turn one’s nose up at, research suggests, ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Life and Death in Gaza TV review — film focuses on human resilience
Four families tell of their struggles to find food, safety and hope in this BBC documentaryWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
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How Neanderthals and Other Early Humans Evolved to Eat Starch
Two new studies found that ancient human ancestors carried a surprising diversity of genes for amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch.Science - The New York Times - October 18 -
Global water cycle off balance for 'first time in human history': Report
The world’s water cycle is out of balance ”for the first time in human history,” according to a new report. The Global Commission on the Economics of Water, which is made up of global experts, ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Trump responds to Harris attacks: ‘I am the most stable human being’
Former President Trump on Friday responded to a barrage of attacks from Vice President Harris that he's "unstable" and "unhinged," telling Fox News he's "the most stable human being." Trump ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
The human factor: How companies can prevent cloud disasters
Let's explore human engineering techniques that have worked at scale across the most successful tech companies in history.Tech - VentureBeat - October 19 -
The ride of our lives: why the horse is crucial to human history
Humans and horses have been entwined throughout history, one could not have thrived without the other, according to a new book that explores a unique bond. It was a heart-stopping sight. On 24 ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Chris Hoy: a remarkable, determined human being unchanged by success | William Fotheringham
The courage with which he faces his diagnosis is typical of a man who engages with life in his own way, with perspective. At a certain age, joked Sir Chris Hoy in October 2011, you don’t even buy ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Palestinians describe being used as ‘human shields’ by Israeli troops in Gaza
Detainees say they were sent into unexplored houses and tunnels before soldiers, in violation of Geneva conventions. Middle East crisis – live updates After they burned down his family home in ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Humanity is on the verge of ‘shattering Earth’s natural limits’, say experts in biodiversity warning
As the Cop16 conference begins, scientists and academics say human activity has pushed the world into a danger zone. Humanity is “on the precipice” of shattering Earth’s limits, and will suffer ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Human brain can process certain sentences in ‘blink of an eye’, says study
Researchers say findings differ from previous theories that words are understood one by one. Whether it is news headlines or WhatsApp messages, modern humans are inundated with short pieces of ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
As Bird Flu Spreads, Additional Human Infection Is Reported in Missouri
Two household members caught the virus without known exposure to animals. More than 30 human cases have been reported in the United States.Science - The New York Times - October 24 -
Limits on testing for bird flu in humans could pose difficulty for containing spread
Tests will soon be available by prescription, but they are only recommended for people in close contact with animals. As the number of people infected with bird flu rises in the US, continued ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Animals become less sociable as they age in similar way to humans, research shows
While decline in interactions is seen as negative for humans, it can have health benefits for animals. While Victor Meldrew was a cantankerous caricature, humans are known to become less social as ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Before He Was College Football’s Ultimate Unicorn, He Was a ‘Human Matrix’
The Colorado star Travis Hunter has made an unprecedented impact in the modern era. Anyone who watched him in high school expected this.Sports - The New York Times - 4 hours ago -
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Has A Humane Solution For Battling Dogs
Although Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones doesn't seem to have any pets during his globetrotting years, the third film--Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade--established that Indy once had a dog named ...Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday -
UN rules forcible sterilizations of women in Peru ‘crime against humanity’
Country ordered to compensate victims of programme that affected more than 300,000 women in 1990s. A UN committee has urged Peru to compensate women who were forcibly sterilised in the 1990s , ...World - The Guardian - 21 hours ago -
The US election system has safeguards. But human nature is a vulnerability
When it comes to election security in the U.S., the weakest link may be human natureTech - ABC News - 1 hour ago -
AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery reaching ‘tipping point’, says watchdog
Internet Watch Foundation says illegal AI-made content is becoming more prevalent on open web with high level of sophistication. Child sexual abuse imagery generated by artificial intelligence ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
A U.S. fiscal crisis would happen incredibly quickly — and there’s no way to predict when, says head of budget watchdog
The U.S. fiscal backdrop is “structurally unsound,” but no one knows when or if financial markets might force change, says president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
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LinkedIn hit with 310M euro fine for data privacy violations from Irish watchdog
European Union regulators have slapped LinkedIn with a 310 million euro fine for violations of the bloc’s stringent data privacy rulesTech - ABC News - October 24 -
A Dutch government watchdog says the Netherlands is unlikely to hit a 2030 target for emissions cuts
The Dutch government’s climate watchdog is warning that the Netherlands is “very unlikely” to achieve a European Union-mandated reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 unless it takes urgent ...World - ABC News - October 24 -
Some Halloween candy includes cancer-linked Red Dye 3, watchdog says
Some Halloween treats such as Brach's candy corn include Red Dye 3, a carcinogen banned in Europe, Consumer Reports says.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Why tech’s titans are moving right
Whatever the outcome of this election, Democrats should realize that Silicon Valley is fleeing from them — and for good reason.Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
How to Schedule a Meeting the Right Way
Free space in your calendar doesn’t mean it’s the best time to meet. Learn how to streamline the task of scheduling meetings with these tips.Business - Inc. - 9 hours ago -
Harrison Ford keeps working for ‘human contact’. Could he be any more beloved?
The man is a living legend with nothing left to prove, he doesn’t need to work other than for the simple pleasure of being around talented people – and it’s a joy to watch. Imagine for a moment ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity, prosecutor says
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity, prosecutor saysWorld - ABC News - October 17
