Wednesday 22 August 2012

Oldest bones from modern humans in Asia discovered

Newfound pieces of human skull from "the Cave of the Monkeys" in Laos are the earliest skeletal evidence yet that humans once had an ancient, rapid migration to Asia.

Anatomically modern humans first arose about 200,000 years ago in Africa. When and how our lineage then dispersed out of Africa has long proven controversial.

Archaeological evidence and genetic data suggest that modern humans rapidly migrated out of Africa and into Southeast Asia by at least 60,000 years ago. However, complicating this notion is the notable absence of fossil evidence for modern human occupation in mainland Southeast Asia, likely because those bones do not survive well in the warm, tropical region.

Arsenal footballer Andre Santos arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following '130mph police chase'

Brazilian defender, 29, was arrested on the A1 in Hertfordshire, only a couple of miles from Arsenal's training ground

He is believed to have been behind the wheel of a powerful £110,000 sports car when he was apprehended

Scotland Yard: Man arrested and bailed to return to a North London police station in September

Britney Spears posts photo in a sexy LBD... to wish her uncle happy birthday

Since joining Twitter, Britney Spears often delights her fans by posting candid, sexy photos online.

But while her latest foxy image on the micro-blogging site may please many fans, some may be confused as to who its directed to.

Wearing a fitted LBD and with blonde hair hanging loose, the 30-year-old singer posed for a photo captioned: 'Wishing my uncle happy birthday.'



The British girl, 5, swept to her death with her grandfather by a wave as they walked along the beach in Portugal

  •  The girl's grandmother was also swept away but was pulled from the sea by fishermen in a boat
  • The grandparents had been walking on the beach with their two grandchildren
  • The younger child, a three-year-old, managed to stay on the beach and raise the alarm
  • Horrified parents were on the beach but were unable to reach pair
  • Neighbours said the family were very happy and well-known in the area
  • Authorities said the waves were between six and ten feet high


PayPal founder Elon Musk gives his British actress wife just $4.2million in divorce... despite being worth $2BILLION

  • Elon Musk has is divorcing Talulah Riley, a 26-year-old British actress, after two years of marriage
  • Mr Must -- called Tony Stark without the Iron Man suit -- has founded four successful companies including Telsa Motors and Space X
  • Ms Riley gets to keep her Cartier and Gucci watches, diamond jewelry and her $110,00 Tesla Roadster

Monday 20 August 2012

Will DNA study of the Elephant Man's skeleton reveal the cause of his extreme disfigurement 122 years after his death?

  • They will extract DNA from his bones which could reveal his condition
  • Merrick agreed to in sideshow which exhibited him as 'human curiosity'

Rihanna accused of 'sanctioning' violence after defending Chris Brown

Rihanna has been accused of sending out a dangerous message to other victims of domestic violence after admitting she still 'misses' her ex-boyfriend who was charged with assaulting her three years ago.Rihanna's turbulent two-year relationship with rapper Chris Brown ended after he attacked her on the eve of the Grammy Awards in 2009.
But in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, due to be broadcast in the U.S. tonight, the Bajan beauty says Brown 'made a mistake' and 'needed help' adding that she misses him.