The Art of Reconstructing an Ancient Human

An ancient human species called Homo naledi made headlines last week after bones were unearthed in an underground cave in South Africa. To visualize what the distant human ancestor may have looked like, paleoartist John Gurche was tasked with reconstructing the homonin based off of clues from its fossils. Comparing himself to a CSI investigator, he takes in every detail—from eye socket width to jawline …

Half of the World’s Marine Life is Gone

A recent study conducted by the World Wildlife Fund and Zoological Society of London has revealed that—between 1970 and 2012—nearly half of the ocean’s fish population was wiped out. The combined effects of overfishing and climate change have been especially damaging to tuna, mackerels and bonitos—reducing their populations by nearly 75%. Facing the stark reality of our dwindling marine life, the WWF is urging governments …

Facebook’s “Dislike” Button Will Express Empathy

Ever since the introduction of the “like” button, Facebook’s most commonly requested feature has been its opposite: a “dislike” button. But instead of quickly complying, the tech giant has spent years trying to determine how to best execute the “dislike” feature—and it may soon be ready. CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced to a small audience that Facebook will roll out a new button that would …