Modern humans with non-African ancestry carry a Neanderthal growth hormone receptor variant that increases muscle mass and alters bone structure, according to a study published in Current Biology. Led by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, researchers found this genetic legacy persists in roughly 20% of some South and East Asian populations. Neanderthal DNA … Read more
According to new research published July 30, 2026, in the journal Science, modern human genomes contain genetic traces from two previously unknown archaic hominin lineages: a “ghost” lineage in Africa that mixed with Homo sapiens more than 50,000 years ago, and a “super-archaic” lineage dating back over 1.7 million years that left its footprint via … Read more
According to entertainer Emo Adams, his and his wife Michelle Gildenhuys Adams’ laptops were stolen from their vehicles on Wednesday night. Writing on Instagram, the musician and TV personality opened up about the emotional toll of the crime, emphasizing that the lingering feeling of being violated mattered far more than the physical items taken. Emo … Read more
Researchers have recovered genetic data from 27 Neanderthals in Belgium and France, revealing that these late populations maintained regional connectivity rather than living in isolated, inbred groups. According to a study published in Nature by Alba Bossoms Mesa and colleagues at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, these findings challenge the theory that genetic … Read more
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed qualified human trafficking charges on Thursday against Julie Rose Defensor, wife of former lawmaker Mike Defensor, following an investigation into a KTV bar in Pasig City. NBI Director Melvin Matibag stated the charges stem from an April raid that uncovered evidence of alleged sexual exploitation involving more than … Read more
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has launched an investigation into Chief Human Rights Commissioner Dr. Stephen Rainbow following concerns regarding his conduct. Kristy McDonald KC has been appointed to lead the inquiry after advice from the Ministry of Justice. The government hasn’t released specific details about the allegations to uphold the principles of fair process and … Read more
How Public Figures Like Jessica Cediel Are Shaping Political Discourse in Latin America—and What It Means for Digital Diplomacy Colombia’s presidential race is becoming a battleground for celebrity influence, with viral moments like Jessica Cediel’s endorsement of Abelardo de la Espriella sparking debates over public figures’ role in politics—and the consequences when they push back … Read more
Gcina Dhladhla, 29, died at the Cartrack offices in Rosebank on Saturday after collapsing in a toilet cubicle. According to the family, Dhladhla had expressed concerns about her health in the days leading up to her death. Cartrack maintains that sick leave was never denied to the employee, while the family and the union Cosatu … Read more
The Future of the Gaze: Will We Design Our Own Eye Colors? For millennia, the striking hue of green eyes has been a biological lottery—a rare “accident of specificity” resulting from a precise mix of the OCA2 and HERC2 genes. But as we enter the era of precision medicine and genomic editing, the lottery may … Read more
The Return to the Tangible: Why the Future is Analog For decades, the trajectory of human progress has been a steady march toward the digital. We’ve optimized for speed, removed friction, and migrated our lives into the cloud. But as we enter the era of generative AI, a counter-trend is emerging: the Analog Renaissance. We … Read more