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Human Origins

Uncovering the story of our species through archaeology, paleoanthropology, and the evolution of human societies.

Massive volcanic eruption in the East African Rift Valley, with early humans observing the transformed landscape.
Human Origins

East African Rift Valley eruptions shape human evolution and new life

Between 320,000 and 170,000 years ago, explosive volcanic eruptions across the East African Rift Valley repeatedly reshaped the landscape, creating both widespread devastation and unexpected havens fo

Sofia Petrova· Jul 30· 3 min read
A dramatic view of a starburst galaxy with intense stellar activity, illustrating the powerful forces of young stars shaping galactic evolution.

Young Stars Dramatically Shape Galaxy Evolution, Study Finds

Sofia Petrova · Jun 29
Three ancient human skeletons, nearly 5,000 years old, from Rakhigarhi are prepared for DNA analysis in a Kolkata laboratory.

Rakhigarhi yields three ancient skeletons for DNA analysis

Sofia Petrova · Jun 23
VIP seating area at a World Cup match in Guadalajara, visibly empty despite a reported high attendance, highlighting the issue of expensive tickets.

Guadalajara's World Cup hosting marred by empty seats, high prices

Dr. Elena Ortiz · Jun 12
View of Earth from lunar orbit with a NASA spacecraft, symbolizing the Artemis III mission and the return to the Moon.

NASA astronaut Bob Hines joins Artemis III backup crew

Dr. Elena Ortiz · Jun 10
An abandoned radio telescope under a starry sky, representing the history of SETI and the shift towards private funding for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

SETI's history: Federal withdrawal, private persistence

Less than a year after NASA launched its formal, intensive Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) program on Columbus Day in 1992, Congress abruptly canceled all federal support.

Dr. Alistair Finch· May 25· 3 min
Rick and Morty's spaceship facing the colossal, universe-devouring entity known as The Collective in a vast cosmic expanse.

Rick and Morty Season 9: New Multiverse Threats Revealed

A universe-devouring entity, The Collective, looms over the ninth season of 'Rick and Morty,' which premiered on Adult Swim on May 24, 2026.

Jina Park· Jun 8· 2 min