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Scientists have identified a new species of monkey that has orange lips and makes unique roars and snorting sounds. The distinctive monkey lives in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is only the fifth new monkey species to be identified in Africa in the past 75 years, and there…

Queensland Rail is trialling new technology aimed at reducing bridge strikes, with a trailer-mounted height detection system being deployed at key sites in Ipswich. The initiative will test a warning system designed to detect over-height vehicles on roads approaching two rail bridges in the area: Dixon Street in Wulkuraka and Layard Street in Goodna. Dixon…

Archaeologists have found five pairs of iron shackles at a 2,300-year-old Celtic site in France ‪—‬ a discovery that suggests the small settlement was frequented by metalsmiths and slave traders. The “extremely rare” shackles were discovered in the town of Allonnes in France’s Loire Valley in 2019, but the finds from the two-year-long excavation were…

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Have you ever wondered whether learning a new skill, reading a book outside your comfort zone, or pursuing a passion with no obvious payoff is really worth your time? In a world obsessed with instant results, it’s easy to believe that every effort must have a clear return on investment. But history tells a different…

Smoke from devastating wildfires in Canada is blanketing a large swath of the Midwest and Northeast this week, causing cities across the region to issue air quality warnings. The extreme levels of smoke mean that even able-bodied adults would be wise to take some precautions to protect their health. The increasing severity of wildfires across…