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Our *Homo sapiens* ancestors shared the world with Neanderthals, Denisovans and other types of humans whose DNA lives on in our genes

When the first modern humans arose in East Africa sometime between 200,000 and 300,000 years ago, the world was very different compared to today. Perhaps the biggest difference was that we – meaning people of our species, Homo sapiens – were only one of several types of humans (or hominins)…

The Conversation

What is a bodhisattva? A scholar of Buddhism explains

“Bodhisattva” is a key idea in Buddhism. The word is constructed from the Sanskrit root bodhi, meaning “awakening” or “enlightenment,” and sattva, meaning “being.” The core meaning of the word is “a being who is on the way to becoming enlightened.”

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Elon Musk: ‘Aren’t you entertained?’

The Tesla chief talks to Roula Khalaf about moving to Mars, saving free speech via Twitter — and why ageing is one ‘problem’ that should not be solved

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Michaela Coel planning to build a house in Ghana

She’s an iconic Londoner, but now Michaela Coel is broadening her horizons. Coel, pictured, recently lived in Ghana for six months and the trial run seems to have gone well. Now she tells Vogue of her plans to build a house in a village there where her father lives. She…

Evening Standard

Life On Earth Began In A Small Drop Of Water, Research Reveals

Research says life happened all at once, in a chemical Big Bang. It was thought the ingredients came together slowly, bit by bit.

Zenger

Simulations Show The Making Of Moon

The moon formed rapidly in a giant impact between Earth and a Mars-sized planet 4.5 billion years ago, according to new research.

Zenger

Stargazing in October: Halloween fireballs

This month, we’ll enjoy a display of Orionid meteors, writes Nigel Henbest

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Dinonsaurs Were Headed For Extinction Before Asteroid Hit Earth

A new study of dinosaur eggs from the time of their mass extinction reveals the species was already on the way out before an asteroid struck.

Zenger

Is a new continent on the way? Experts warn Pacific Ocean 'closing'

According to scientists, a new supercontinent will be formed named Amasia

Irish Mirror

Best moment to glimpse spectacular celestial fireworks from Draconid meteor shower

Brits have the chance to see a spectacular celestial fireworks display from the Draconid meteor shower when the Earth passes through a cloud of cometary dust over the coming days

Daily Mirror

Robert Redford to headline Dallas Symphony concert

DALLAS — Fans of Robert Redford can celebrate. The renowned actor is coming to town for a one-night-only event presented by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and EarthX, a Dallas-based environmental organization.

Tribune News Service

Climate tipping points could lock in unstoppable changes to the planet – how close are they?

Continued greenhouse gas emissions risk triggering climate tipping points. These are self-sustaining shifts in the climate system that would lock-in devastating changes, like sea-level rise, even if all emissions ended.

The Conversation

Orionid meteor shower 2025: When, where and how to see it

Learn when, where, and how to see the Orionid meteor shower, peaking in late October this year.

Space

Solar storm set for ‘direct hit’ with earth amid ominous NASA warning about what’s to come

The debris from an explosion on the sun could be headed towards earth. It comes as NASA recently issued an ominous warning that 'an upswing in space weather will impact our lives and technology on Earth, as well as astronauts in space'.

Irish Mirror

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Mawmluh Cave in Meghalaya first Indian Geoheritage Site recognised by Unesco

PANAJI: The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) — one of the largest scientific organisations of UNESCO — has recognised the Mawmluh Cave, located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, as one of the first 100 IUGS geological heritage sites.

Birmingham Post

Satellite launch from Spaceport Cornwall to take place 'soon', government confirms

The UK will soon become the first country to launch satellites into orbit from Europe

Space

Taurid meteor shower 2025: When, where and how to see it

The Taurid meteor shower is composed of two streams known as the Southern Taurids and the Northern Taurids. We explore this impressive shower in more detail here.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: How food prices and the climate crisis brought famine to Somalia once more

In today’s newsletter: One million people have already been displaced by the country’s second famine in just over ten years. This is how Somalia found itself in a dire situation once again

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Megadroughts helped topple ancient empires. We’ve found their traces in Australia’s past, and expect more to come

Most Australians have known drought in their lifetimes, and have memories of cracked earth and empty streams, paddocks of dust and stories of city reservoirs with only a few weeks’ storage. But our new research finds over the last 1,000 years, Australia has suffered longer, larger and more severe droughts…

Space

Draconid meteor shower 2024: When, where & how to see it

The Draconid meteor shower peaks around Oct. 8. Here we explore what the Draconids are, where they are found and how you can see them.

Daily Record

Astronomers share photo of heavenly 'comet-like' trail left by NASA struck asteroid

Astronomers in Chile have captured the 6,000 mile long trail following the intentional collision.

Zenger

Scientists Find Evidence For Lakes Under Martian Ice Cap

Life could be lurking under the south polar ice cap on Mars, according to new research.

Inverse

Earth's microbiome could be the key to saving our planet

Researchers analyzed 80 scientific experiments to conclude how Earth’s microbiome diversity benefits the planet.

The Hindu

Scientists find new evidence for liquid water on Mars

The researchers used spacecraft laser-altimeter measurements of the shape of the upper surface of the ice cap to identify subtle patterns in its height

Newsroom.co.nz

Mayoral candidate told off by council boss

Christchurch mayoral hopeful warned for contacting staff at a council-owned facility

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