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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres challenged fear-driven narratives on migration, calling for global cooperation instead of division. His message reframes how the world views human mobility and offers a path forward grounded in dignity.
Ancient humans in China crafted sophisticated stone tools during a brutal ice age, proving creativity thrives under pressure. The discovery rewrites what we thought we knew about early human innovation.
A mysterious claw-like handprint in an Indonesian cave has been confirmed as the oldest known art on Earth, created 67,800 years ago. The discovery reshapes our understanding of early human creativity and the journey to Australia.
New fossil discoveries reveal how our uniquely powerful thumbs helped make us human. The evolution of our hands may be just as important as our big brains in shaping who we became.
Scientists discovered tiny genetic "switches" that shaped human language ability before we split from Neanderthals. These ancient regulators still influence how we learn and use language today.
Migration is powering economies worldwide, with workers sending home a record $905 billion in 2024 while filling critical job gaps and sparking innovation. A new UN report shows these gains are at risk when countries close pathways, pushing migration toward dangerous routes instead.
Scientists discovered ancient human ancestor fossils in Morocco dating back 800,000 years, revealing that North Africa played a central role in human evolution. The findings are transforming our understanding of how early humans lived, worked, and mourned their dead.
Scientists discovered that male Neanderthals and female humans formed most ancient relationships, solving a 20-year genetic mystery. The finding reveals how social choices shaped human evolution.
The largest study of ancient human DNA reveals that human evolution has dramatically accelerated since farming began, reshaping everything from disease resistance to physical appearance. Scientists found nearly 500 gene variants that changed through natural selection as our ancestors adapted to revolutionary lifestyle changes.
Spain is proving that creating legal pathways for migrants, integrating them into jobs, and treating people with dignity aren't competing goals. The International Organization for Migration is now helping other countries learn from Spain's approach.
Four astronauts launched aboard NASA's Artemis 2 mission on April 1, marking humanity's first return to lunar orbit in over five decades. The crew will travel farther into space than any humans before them during their historic 10-day journey.
Four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis 2 mission crossed into the moon's gravitational sphere on April 6, becoming the first humans to reach lunar space since 1972. Tonight, they'll break the distance record for human spaceflight.
Norway and the International Organization for Migration just strengthened their partnership to protect millions of people forced from their homes worldwide. The collaboration promises more coordinated, practical help for those taking dangerous journeys in search of safety.
The United Nations just launched a worldwide coalition to put human rights at the center of global decision-making. The Global Alliance for Human Rights unites governments, businesses, faith leaders, and everyday citizens around a shared vision of justice.
Actor Ethan Hawke delivered a moving explanation of why AI can never replace human creativity, describing his daughter's imperfect art as more valuable than any AI-generated masterpiece. His response is resonating with millions who worry about technology replacing human expression.
A newly excavated cave in Israel reveals that Neanderthals and early humans didn't just cross paths—they shared tools, burial practices, and possibly symbolic rituals. This discovery rewrites our understanding of early human cooperation.
Four astronauts just broke the record for the farthest distance humans have ever traveled from Earth, soaring past the Moon and witnessing views no one has seen before. The Artemis II mission marks a giant leap toward humanity's return to the Moon and eventual journey to Mars.
Archaeologists in central China discovered sophisticated stone tools dating back 160,000 years, proving early humans in East Asia were just as technologically advanced as their African and European counterparts. The find challenges decades of assumptions about ancient human ingenuity.
New discoveries at an Israeli cave reveal that Neanderthals and early humans didn't just coexist—they collaborated, shared tools, and even buried their dead together. This groundbreaking find rewrites our understanding of human evolution as a story of cooperation, not competition.
Ethiopia brought together experts from across the Horn of Africa to transform migration research into real solutions for peace and development. The three-day conference is turning academic knowledge into policies that protect migrants and strengthen communities.
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