A recent social media campaign, “The Frame,” is shedding new light on ancient writing systems and cultural heritages in Africa. The project features 50 objects from Zambia, showcasing the country’s rich history and challenging common myths about African societies’ knowledge of reading and writing. According to Samba Yonga, one of the founders of the virtual … Read more
A Chinese aircraft carrier group has entered Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for the first time, prompting concern in Tokyo over China’s expanding naval reach. The Liaoning carrier, accompanied by two missile destroyers and a supply ship, entered the EEZ on Saturday evening before exiting to conduct military drills. Japan’s defence ministry said it had … Read more
Paleontologists have discovered the diet of a sauropod dinosaur for the first time, shedding light on these massive herbivores’ eating habits. A 100-million-year-old specimen of Diamantinasaurus matildae, found in Australia, contained preserved gut contents that revealed a diverse range of prehistoric plants. The fossils included conifer needles, leaves from flowering plants, and seed-fern fruiting bodies. … Read more
A six-week-old measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has come to an end, according to the CDC. The agency reported no new cases in the state during that period. This outbreak accounted for between 10 and 49 of the over 1,100 confirmed measles cases nationwide. Unfortunately, two children in west Texas and one adult in New Mexico … Read more
Cloudflare, a leading cybersecurity company, has recently introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security feature to block malicious traffic on its network. The new technology uses machine learning algorithms to identify and prevent cyber threats in real-time. The AI-powered security system is designed to analyze vast amounts of data from various sources, including websites, networks, and … Read more
South Korea has secured a historic win in the prestigious Tony Awards, taking home six coveted prizes. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the country’s cultural status and highlights its growing influence in the US entertainment industry. The acclaimed musical “Maybe Happy Ending,” which debuted in South Korea nearly a decade ago, was a … Read more