Humans and Neanderthals mated much earlier than thought

Collapse of the West Antarctic ice sheet is 'unavoidable,' study finds | Humans and Neanderthals mated 250,000 years ago, much earlier than thought | 'Ghost' of ancient river-carved landscape discovered beneath Antarctica Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( October 25, 2023 CONNECT WITH LIVESCIENCE  [Facebook]( [Twitter](  [LIVESCIENCE]( Amazing science every day [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Top Science News [] [Collapse of the West Antarctic ice sheet is 'unavoidable,' study finds]( (Paul Souders via Getty Images) [Collapse of the West Antarctic ice sheet is 'unavoidable,' study finds]( British Antarctic Survey researchers have found that the rate at which ice is melting and contributing to sea level rise will accelerate in the next century, regardless of actions to limit greenhouse gas emissions. [Read More]( [] History & Archaeology [] [Humans and Neanderthals mated 250,000 years ago, much earlier than thought]( (Shutterstock) [Humans and Neanderthals mated 250,000 years ago, much earlier than thought]( A comparison of the genomes of a Neanderthal who lived 120,000 years ago in Siberia with those from modern humans in sub-Saharan Africa has revealed insight into the migratory and interbreeding history of both species. [Read More]( [] Planet Earth [] ['Ghost' of ancient river-carved landscape discovered beneath Antarctica]( (Jason Edwards via Getty Images) ['Ghost' of ancient river-carved landscape discovered beneath Antarctica]( Satellite data have revealed an ancient landscape that may have escaped erosion and been preserved beneath the East Antarctic ice sheet since the continent froze over 34 million years ago. [Read More]( [] [Perilous expedition to uninhabited island in South Atlantic confirms existence of world's 8th lava lake]( [Perilous expedition to uninhabited island in South Atlantic confirms existence of world's 8th lava lake]( (National Geographic/Ryan Valasek) A new National Geographic "Explorer" episode follows an expedition to Saunders Island and the first documented ascent of Mount Michael, a volcano hosting the world's eighth lava lake. Full Story: [Live Science]( (10/24) Special Offer from 1440 Daily Digest Sponsored Content from 1440 Daily Digest [Just the Facts, Ma'am]( "I stopped watching the news, so sick of the bias. Was searching for an alternative that would just tell me WHAT happened, with NO editorializing. I found it. It's called 1440. It assumes you are smart enough to form your own opinions." [Subscribe for free](. [] Space Exploration [] [Falling metal space junk is changing Earth's upper atmosphere in ways we don't fully understand]( (PaulFleet via Getty Images) [Falling metal space junk is changing Earth's upper atmosphere in ways we don't fully understand]( A research plane that flew through Earth's stratosphere identified more than 20 elements that are linked to the aerospace industry. Experts predict that the problem could become much worse in the future. [Read More]( [] In the Sky [] [How to watch the full 'Hunter's Moon' get eclipsed this weekend]( (Jeremy Hogan via Getty Images) [How to watch the full 'Hunter's Moon' get eclipsed this weekend]( October's full 'Hunter's Moon' will drift into Earth's shadow for a partial eclipse on Oct. 28. [Read More]( [] Daily Quiz [] How much energy do fast radio bursts (FRBs) emit? (Learn the answer [here](.) [Vote]( [As much energy as the sun throws out in a minute.]( [Vote]( [As much energy as the sun throws out in an hour.]( [Vote]( [As much energy as the sun throws out in a day.]( [Vote]( [As much energy as the sun throws out in a week.](   [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:livescience@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036