China’s one million-year-old skull casts doubt on existing understanding of human evolution

In 1990, an ancient human skull was unearthed in China’s Hubei Province that was so badly deformed during fossilization that it was hard to gauge its significance. A new analysis now indicates that the skull belongs to an early branch of a sister lineage to our species in a finding that may shake up the … Read more

Is ‘Biryani’ really best served piping hot?

is biryani really best served piping hot

The latest episodes of Biryani have dished up more than drama, they have stirred a full-blown debate online. The reason? What many are calling “inappropriate” scenes between university students. Starring Khushhal Khan, Ramsha Khan, and Sarwat Gilani, the show has built a loyal audience despite its slow-burn storytelling. But the real hook has been the … Read more

Opinion | A.I.’s Environmental Impact Will Threaten Its Own Supply Chain

Opinion | A.I.’s Environmental Impact Will Threaten Its Own Supply Chain

Using artificial intelligence can feel like magic. You type a prompt, and your answer instantly, effortlessly appears. But the magic is an illusion. This one prompt uses roughly 10 times more energy than a standard search. Pull back the curtain, and you discover vast warehouses of computers with a voracious appetite for energy, water and … Read more