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Oldest Bones from Modern Humans in Asia Discovered
Aug 20th, 2012
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. (Source: LiveScience.com) -
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) - An 80-year-old Japanese man who began the year with his fourth heart operation became the oldest conqueror of Mount Everest on Thursday, a feat he called "the world's best feeling" even with an 81-year-old Nepalese climber not far behind him. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
So-called zombie worms - and yes, they actually exist - like to munch on whale bones for dinner. The creatures also use the bones for shelter. Spread throughout the world's oceans, zombie worms are quite adept at making the bones of whales and other large marine animals look like Swiss cheese. (Source: LiveScience.com)... [Full Article]
By Mike Davidson CANNES (Reuters) - He's played a science-fiction hero, policeman and even Hamlet. But now actor Keanu Reeves is taking on a new role - as director of a contemporary martial arts movie aimed at both Chinese and Western audiences. Reeves has stepped behind the camera to make his directorial debut with "Man of Tai Chi",... [Full Article]
BANGKOK (AP) - Asian stocks continued to retreat Friday after being routed the day before by unexpectedly weak Chinese manufacturing and fears the Federal Reserve will start withdrawing its monetary stimulus. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
A newly discovered dome-headed, dog-size dinosaur suggests that small dinos were more diverse than paleontologists have realized. (Source: LiveScience.com)... [Full Article]