
Ancient Amazon City Challenges Eurocentric View of Civilization
Ancient city discovered in Amazon rainforest challenges previous beliefs about human settlements in the region, highlighting the complexity of ancient Amazonian cultures.


Ancient city discovered in Amazon rainforest challenges previous beliefs about human settlements in the region, highlighting the complexity of ancient Amazonian cultures.

The lack of a clear definition for AI has led to skepticism and confusion at CES 2024.

Rare albino Omura’s whale sighted off the coast of Phuket, sparking a search for more.

Floods wreak havoc in Kinshasa as the River Congo reaches its highest level in six decades.

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest drops by 50% in 2023, the lowest in five years.

UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in Q3, putting country at risk of recession; economists expect subdued growth throughout 2024.

Scientists discover five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs in South East Asia, highlighting the importance of protecting rainforest ecosystems.

The Amazon rainforest is facing a tipping point due to deforestation and climate change, with the worst drought on record in 2023 serving as a warning sign.

Colombia’s new regulations promote renewable energy production among local communities and indigenous groups, empowering them to participate in the energy sector and reduce reliance on large hydroelectric dams.

The paiche, a giant freshwater fish, poses a threat to native fish stocks in the Bolivian Amazon, but has become a lucrative catch for local fishermen.

Swedish start-up Modvion has built the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower, standing at 150m (492ft) tall, with the goal of producing 100 wooden modular turbines per year by 2027.

Nasa successfully beams ultra high-definition video of cat from deep space using laser technology.

Driverless cars could be on UK roads by the end of 2026, according to the UK transport secretary, Mark Harper, who emphasized the importance of a proper safety regime and people’s confidence in the technology.

Over 700 staff members at Airbus Atlantic in France fell ill after the company’s Christmas dinner, prompting an investigation into the cause of the mass food poisoning.

Retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (R-CPD), or “no burp syndrome,” negatively impacts the quality of life of sufferers, causing embarrassment, anxiety, and depression, yet it is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed by doctors, highlighting the need for more awareness and research into the condition.

Takashimaya, a luxury department store in Japan, has apologized for delivering 807 collapsed strawberry Christmas cakes out of the 2,900 that were ordered, sparking a social media backlash.

Great white sharks have returned to Cape Town’s beaches after four years, prompting the deployment of a team of professional shark spotters to ensure safety for both sharks and people.

Plane gets stuck under a bridge in India, local truck drivers help free it.

Venice implements new rules to combat mass tourism, including a ban on loudspeakers and large tourist groups.

Liverpool Street station surpasses Waterloo as the busiest station in Britain, thanks to the opening of the Elizabeth line and changing travel patterns.

Berkeley Yeast modifies yeast for beer flavors, while Carlsberg focuses on traditional breeding methods.

A new study suggests that using body fat percentage instead of BMI may provide a more accurate measurement of obesity.

Fishermen are turning to technology to reduce bycatch and increase efficiency, with promising results.

Hermit crabs around the world are increasingly using plastic waste as shells, raising questions about the impact on their evolution and the potential harm or benefits of plastic materials for these crustaceans.

Firefighters in Smolensk, Russia, rescue injured owl from crows, showing their compassion for animals in need.

Wells Fargo fires employees for faking keyboard activity, highlighting challenges in monitoring remote workers.

Fast-fashion retailer Boohoo has been found to have mislabelled clothes made in South Asia as “Made in the UK,” raising concerns about inspection and consumer deception.

Virtual reality is transforming fire investigation training, enhancing analysis and understanding of fire behavior.

Childhood obesity rates in England have slightly decreased, but remain higher than pre-pandemic levels, with a clear link between obesity and deprivation, according to new data from the National Child Measurement Programme.

Researcher Ihab Ahmed tests small jet engine on sustainable aviation fuels, reducing carbon footprint effectively.

China’s declining marriage and birth rates are causing concern for the Communist Party, but young Chinese are resisting the government’s efforts to incentivize marriage and childbearing, asserting their own agency and desires.

A man in Surrey, England, has trained his home cameras to repel foxes and badgers that were fouling in his garden, using high-frequency sounds triggered by machine learning.

The rise in demand for electricity from data centers, AI, and cryptocurrency is driving the exploration of neuromorphic computers, which imitate the brain’s structure and function, offering potential gains in energy efficiency and performance.

British climber Fay Manners and her partner faced a perilous ordeal on Chaukhamba mountain.

The Lemon Festival in Menton celebrates the Olympics with giant citrus sculptures, attracting thousands of visitors.


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