It was East Asia: Chinese scientist challenges ‘out of Africa’ theory of human evolution
[South China Morning Post] - 12/28/2024
Evolutionary biologist Huang Shi argues that lack of genetic diversity among East Asians suggests they are real ancestors of modern humans.
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Hong Kong’s year in medical blunders, from unneeded surgery to detached tubes
Public hospitals suffered series of dangerous mistakes, prompting authorities to order measures to strengthen (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
From Taylor Swift to Messi: looking back at Hong Kong’s 2024 mega-event flops
City held more than 110 mega-events in first half of 2024 as part of efforts to bolster the local economy, but some (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
China’s final 2024 rocket take-off fails but it is still a record year for space launches
Four-stage Kinetica-1 Y6 suffers ‘attitude instability’ three stages in, with makers CAS Space investigating causes.
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
The economic legacy of India’s Manmohan Singh: transformative reforms, but hurdles remain
Experts argue that India should strengthen the late former PM’s legacy by focusing on privatisation and improving (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
Elon Musk clashes with Trump’s Maga allies over H-1B visas, immigration
The billionaire says foreign talent ‘essential for America to keep winning’ but Trump’s backers want Musk to stay (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
China’s faith in Djibouti is paying off, but could Red Sea crisis muddy the waters?
Djibouti’s key location has buoyed Chinese firms in ports and transport, but some fear the Red Sea crisis may not be (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
Hong Kong’s first pyrotechnics drone show wows crowd with panda-themed display
But 10-minute spectacle had its hiccups with some drones seen dropping into the harbour towards the end of the show.
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
Why ChatGPT creator OpenAI plans transition to public benefit corporation
The new structure aims to potentially make OpenAI a more investor-friendly company, while maintaining a mission of (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
Hong Kong’s premium taxi fleets could be in line for quality service logo
Chief of Quality Tourism Services Association says another aim for 2025 is to promote ‘Halal-friendly’ accreditation (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
China lottery man loses US$1.4 million jackpot after shop boss claims cousin bought tickets
After five-year legal tussle with owner of shop where he bought lottery ticket, jackpot winner is still waiting for (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
China’s growing appetite for durian spurs market innovations
A Shenzhen restaurant has gone viral online after launching a 199-yuan-a-head buffet featuring more than 200 durian (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024