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First US human victim of H5N1 bird flu virus reported in Louisiana

The patient was infected after contact with domestic and wild birds, specifically a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds he raised at home.

Human ancestors in India butchered a 10-tonnes giant elephant 300,000 years ago

Palaeoloxodon turkmenicus greatly exceeded the size of modern African elephants. Adults grew to around four meters tall at the shoulder and weighed about 10 tonnes.

Evolutionary human brain growth spurt debunked in new study

Largest study of fossil human skulls challenges previous interpretations of brain evolution.

Dog anti-aging study leaps decades ahead of human research

Researchers hope that preventing age-related decline in dogs could benefit human longevity.

Despite medical advances, are we nearing the end of lifespan increases?

A new study published in the journal Nature Aging suggests that humanity may be approaching the biological limit of human lifespan.

Stone tech 2.0: Researchers believe they found a technological leap that happened 900,000 years ago

Hominins at the site exhibited meticulous planning and efficiency in their manufacturing and resource management strategies.

Study reveals humans' 500,000-year-old fascination with the color red

Although brown and earthy tones were more readily available, evidence indicates that humans had a clear preference for vibrant red ocher.

Lucy’s Achilles Heel: Why our ancient ancestor couldn't keep up

Running required Lucy 2.9 times more energy than it does a modern human, indicating low endurance.

AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns of increased risk of human extinction due to AI

Geoffrey Hinton, the "Godfather of AI," warned of AI's dangers after receiving the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics.

Underwater caves in southern Sicily reveal key clues about early human migration, a new study finds

Many scholars consider Sicily to be among the first islands humans settled in the Mediterranean.

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