Powerful 7.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Papua New Guinea
A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Saturday, generating a small tsunami and knocking out power in parts of the Pacific island nation. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The magnitude-7.9 quake struck 46 kilometres (29 miles) east of Taron in Papua New Guinea, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake was … Continue reading
DNA Study Points to Possible Ancient Branch of Humanity with Unknown Human Lineage
A group of humans migrating out of Africa some 40,000 to 70,000 years ago mingled with an as-yet unknown branch of humanity, researchers say. Modern humans originated about 150,000 to 200,000 years ago in Africa. However, scientists have long debated when and how the modern human lineage spread out of Africa to nearly every corner of the globe. Nearly everyone … Continue reading
