Tag: Africa

Uncovering Homo juluensis: New Discovery of Big-Headed Archaic HumansResearchers have recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of paleoanthropology, identifying a new species of ancient humans named Homo juluensis, which translates to "big...

The equator is a line that goes around the middle of the Earth. It is about 24,900 miles long and divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres. The equator has a latitude...

Two sets of fossilized footprints from early human species were discovered near Lake Turkana in Kenya, shedding light on the coexistence of two different hominin species. The footprints were made about 1.5 million years...

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the famous "Lucy," a young adult Australopithecus afarensis, let's take a look at some other iconic hominin fossils that have shaped our understanding of...

A new system has been introduced to monitor donated blood in response to concerns about the possibility of newly emerging viruses making their way to the UK. Health experts are worried that certain diseases...

Chimpanzees are known for living in hierarchical social communities where male members typically stay within the same group. To prevent inbreeding, female chimps migrate to new communities once they reach adulthood. This migration not...

A sculpture of "Lucy", a 3.2 million-year-old Australopithecus afarensis hominin, along with a baby and other group members on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science in 2007.About 3.2 million years ago, our...

Fifty years ago, a fossil skeleton of an Australopithecus afarensis was discovered by anthropologists and was affectionately named "Lucy." Since then, researchers have been able to learn a great deal about Lucy and her...

Climate change is a pressing issue that affects everyone, especially vulnerable communities in Africa. External groups often offer solutions for climate adaptation, but the best way forward is to empower local communities and leaders...

Prince William is currently in South Africa, focusing on conservation efforts and the importance of protecting the environment for future generations. During his visit, he has been seen wearing a beaded bracelet with the...