Where did our species first emerge? Fossils discovered in Morocco dating back more than 773,000 years bolster the theory that Homo sapiens originally appeared in Africa, scientists said in a study Wednesday.The oldest Homo sapien fossils, dating from over 300,000 years ago, were found at the Jebel Irhoud northwest of Marrakesh.Our cousins the Neanderthals mostly lived in Europe, while more recent additions to the family, the Denisovans, roamed Asia.This has prompted an enduring mystery: who was the last common ancestor of Homo sapiens and our cousins,...
NEW DELHI: Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS), on Thursday had some interesting conversations with students in India,...
Esme Stallard and Mark PoyntingBBC News Climate and ScienceJames Wakibia/Getty ImagesGlobal talks to develop a landmark treaty to end plastic pollution have once again...
The first space race was driven by symbolism—planting flags and making footprints. Today, lunar landings are routine. The modern competition isn't just about arriving;...