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Scientists 3D print functional human pancreatic islets, a breakthrough for diabetes treatment

Dr. Perrier: "We are getting closer to the goal of developing a standard treatment for diabetes that could one day make insulin injections unnecessary".

 Pancreas with islet cells.
 Bogong moths are the first invertebrates found to navigate using stars.

Bogong moths are the first invertebrates found to navigate using stars

 Study reveals early humans adapted to diverse African environments before migrating out of continent.

Study shows early humans adapted to Africa’s diverse environments before migrating abroad

 New radiocarbon dating confirms humans in North America 23,000 years ago.

New radiocarbon dating confirms humans in North America 23,000 years ago


China conducts first human trial of brain implant – patient controls Mario Kart

The world's smallest and most flexible BCI implant, developed in China, enables patient to play computer games through thought alone.

 China conducts first human trial of brain implant – patient controls Mario Kart. Illustration.

Dargan cave findings reveal humans lived in Australia's Blue Mountains during last Ice Age

The findings upended long-held beliefs about how humans moved through the mountains and challenges long-held assumptions about ancient human life in Australia.

 Blue Mountains National Park, Australia.

Evidence of human habitation from up to 700,000 years ago found in Iran's Qaleh Kurd cave

Findings suggest the presence of cultural remains from homo heidelbergensis or even older species before neanderthals.

 Alamut, Qazvin, Iran.

The Rise of Humanized AI: Impact on Businesses & Writers

Understand The Rise of Humanized AI: What It Means for Businesses and Writers and why authentic, human-like AI content is crucial for engagement and SEO.

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Archaeological project discovers 35,000-year-old seafaring culture in the Philippines

Researchers found a unique burial site on Ilin Island aged 5,000 years, with the body in a fetal position covered with limestone slabs, indicating complex social practices.

 Archaeological project discovers 35,000-year-old seafaring culture in the Philippines. Illustration.

New study reveals leprosy was present in the Americas long before European arrival

Researchers found traces of Mycobacterium lepromatosis in thousand-year-old human remains in Canada and Argentina.

 New study reveals leprosy was present in the Americas long before European arrival.

Breakthrough DNA study reveals unknown ancient humans in Colombia

Geneticist Casas-Vargas: "That genetic traces of the original population disappear completely is unusual, especially in South America".

 Breakthrough DNA study reveals unknown ancient humans in Colombia.

Major genomic study reveals humanity's longest prehistoric migration from Africa to South America

Reduction in genetic diversity in indigenous populations may have reduced their capacity to combat diseases.

 Major genomic study reveals humanity's longest prehistoric migration from Africa to South America.

Lost cemetery? Tourists find human remains on Edisto Beach, South Carolina

The sheriff's office stated, "Early indications suggest the remains may originate from a long forgotten burial site."

 Edisto Beach State Park.

World's oldest Neanderthal fingerprint found on 43,000-year-old pebble in Spain

Researchers suggest the pebble may represent one of the earliest human facial symbolizations in prehistory.

 World's oldest Neanderthal fingerprint found on 43,000-year-old pebble in Spain. Illustration.

Study: Kissing may spread depression and anxiety via bacteria between spouses

Researchers detected significant increases in symptoms of depression and anxiety in originally healthy spouses.

 Study: Kissing may spread depression and anxiety via bacteria between spouses. Illustration.