Researchers in China have found evidence suggesting that 930,000 years ago, the ancestors of modern humans suffered a massive population crash. They point to a drastic change to the climate that occurred around that time as the cause. The New York Times: Our…
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Federal firings and office closures create concerns for miners
Sweeping layoffs and federal office closures in the US are raising concerns about miner safety and health. Notably, 873 staff cuts are expected from the