Fossilized footprints reveal 2 extinct hominin species living side by side 1.5 million years ago

Ancient fossil footprints are the first evidence of two different hominin species − Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei − living in the same place at the same time.

Purity Kiura, Chief Research Scientist in Archaeology and Heritage, National Museums of Kenya • conversation
Nov. 28, 2024 ~13 min

The whole story of human evolution – from ancient apes via Lucy to us

Our understanding of human ancestry has changed dramatically since the discovery of Lucy the ancient hominin 50 years ago. Here is the history of humanity as we know it today.

John Gowlett, Professor of Archaeology and Evolutionary Anthropology, Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology, University of Liverpool • conversation
Nov. 25, 2024 ~44 min


Fossil from Germany Provides New Details about Ancient Flying Reptiles

VOA Learning English • voa
Nov. 25, 2024 ~4 min

The whole story of human evolution – from ancient apes via Lucy to us – in one long read

Our understanding of human ancestry has changed dramatically since the discovery of Lucy the ancient hominin 50 years ago. Here is the history of humanity as we know it today.

John Gowlett, Professor of Archaeology and Evolutionary Anthropology, Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology, University of Liverpool • conversation
Nov. 25, 2024 ~44 min

‘Deep inside, something told me I had found the earliest human ancestor; I went numb’ – Yohannes Haile-Selassie on his lifetime quest to discover ancient humanity

On the 50th anniversary of the discovery of ancient hominin Lucy, a leading Ethiopian scientist on why we need to ‘decolonise’ paleo research – and what it’s like to find the oldest human ancestor.

Mike Herd, Investigations Editor, Insights • conversation
Nov. 21, 2024 ~23 min

Utah fossil is a clue to the origins of animals with bones

A new fossil species from Utah offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of animal life in a pivotal period in the history of Earth.

Brian Maffly - U. Utah • futurity
Nov. 18, 2024 ~8 min

Shell’s legal victory is disappointing – but this is not the end for corporate climate litigation

The Hague Court of Appeal overturned a verdict ruled in 2021 which stated that Shell must reduce its CO₂ emissions by 45% by 2030.

Annalisa Savaresi, Professor of Environmental Law, University of Stirling • conversation
Nov. 15, 2024 ~6 min

Countries spend huge sums on fossil fuel subsidies – why they’re so hard to eliminate

Countries have promised to reduce their fossil fuel subsidies to fight climate change, but it’s harder to do than it looks. An energy law expert explains the challenges.

Bruce Huber, Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame • conversation
Nov. 12, 2024 ~9 min


The gas crisis is not over yet

A cold winter in Europe and war in the Persian Gulf could send prices soaring.

Louis Fletcher, Research Fellow in Energy and Climate Politics, University of Warwick • conversation
Oct. 22, 2024 ~8 min

How mainstream climate science endorsed the fantasy of a global warming time machine

Surpassing 1.5°C of warming can be undone at a later date – using tech, land and resources that don’t exist.

Andreas Malm, Associate Professor of Human Ecology, Lund University • conversation
Oct. 9, 2024 ~8 min

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