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Ancient human species might not be extinct after all, insists expert

'Hobbit' creature was a small-brained, large-footed toolmaker - but could they might still be around?

Wales Online · May 16, 2022

Mysterious 'hobbit' human species may not be extinct says expert in controversial claim

Sightings of an 'ape-man' in Indonesia could be proof the Homo floresiensis species, believed to be long extinct, is still alive today, one anthropologist has argued. But other experts are skeptical.

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022

How is air quality measured at home?

How to test the air quality in your home, according to experts.

LiveScience · Apr 21, 2022

6 symptoms of poor air quality

These are some of the common signs and symptoms of poor air quality, according to experts.

LiveScience · Mar 17, 2022

What is the coldest city in the world?

The coldest city in the world is in Siberia, where temperatures plummet to minus 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Here's why it's so cold there.

LiveScience · Mar 5, 2022

Do air purifiers help with dust?

Can air purifiers help with dust and dust mite allergies?

LiveScience · Feb 24, 2022

What are VOCs? The facts about volatile organic compounds

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are gaseous chemicals that are emitted by various household items, as well as natural sources.

LiveScience · Jan 27, 2022

What is the Fibonacci sequence?

Almost everything you know about the famous Fibonacci sequence is wrong.

LiveScience · Jan 3, 2022

Brazilian wandering spiders: Bites & other facts

Brazilian wandering spiders don't build webs but crawl on the forest floor at night in search of prey, which they kill with neurotoxic venom.

LiveScience · Dec 19, 2021

How many satellites orbit Earth?

The number of satellites orbiting our planet is rising fast, thanks to private "megaconstellations" that pose various threats to space exploration and astronomy. But how big has the problem already become?

LiveScience · Nov 14, 2021