The fossil record suggests that around 600,000 years ago, there was a significant leap in stone tool complexity that changed the course of human evolution. The University of Missouri anthropologist Jonathan Paige and Arizona State University anthropologist Charles Perreault have conducted a study that sheds light on how this sudden increase in knowledge led to
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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis made a remarkable comeback in Game 5 of the NBA Finals despite dealing with a rare left leg injury that required surgery and a lengthy recovery period. Porzingis suffered a torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon in Game 2, a situation that kept him out for
The approval of PD-1-directed immune checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel is a significant advancement for patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. The results of the KEYNOTE-868/NRG-GY018 trial showed that patients with either mismatch repair (MMR)-deficient or MMR-proficient disease benefited from this immunotherapy-chemotherapy combination. In the trial, the addition of
The demand for weight loss and diabetes treatments has been soaring, leading to a significant increase in revenue for Eli Lilly. The success of their diabetes injection Mounjaro and obesity drug Zepbound has been instrumental in propelling the company to new heights. This surge in demand has been a positive development for the pharmaceutical giant,
The recent violent protests in France against the far-right National Rally have brought attention to the rising nationalist sentiment in the country. Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to express their discontent with party figurehead Marine Le Pen and President Jordan Bardella. The unrest, marked by the deployment of tear gas by
As the summer of 2024 kicks off, almost 72 million people across the country have been placed under warnings of extreme heat according to the National Weather Service. Major cities such as Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, New York City, and Albany, New York are all experiencing these warnings. These
Nothing OS 3.0, the highly anticipated smartphone operating system, has been teased by the company CEO Carl Pei, sparking excitement among tech enthusiasts. Known for its innovative marketing strategies, Nothing has once again captured the attention of the public with the promise of new features and an announcement timeline for its latest update. Customisable Lock
Recently, a fascinating discovery was made on the Greek island of Crete. A 4,000-year-old ring-shaped stone structure was unearthed on Papoura Hill, northwest of Kastelli, during excavation works for an airport project. Archaeologists have now begun investigating this Bronze Age monument, believed to have had a ritualistic or religious significance. The labyrinthine stone monument consists
The recent E.coli outbreak has sparked recalls from multiple companies, with the latest being a vegan chicken and bacon wrap sold exclusively at WHSmith. The manufacturer, known as THIS, has urged customers to return any wraps purchased up to and including Tuesday 18 June for a full refund. While no E.coli has been detected in
Iran is set to hold snap elections on June 28 following the unexpected death of former Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. The upcoming election has been under scrutiny by analysts who doubt its fairness and its potential to bring about any real change in the country. Amidst a struggling economy, widespread discontent