A New Branch on the Human Family Tree?

The human family tree is a big puzzle. Scientists have been adding new pieces for years. Recently, they found some bones in China that don't fit any known ancient human relative. These bones belong to a new species with a huge brain, even bigger than ours! Some scientists think this species might be linked to the mysterious Denisovans, who we know existed but haven't found a skull yet. The discovery helps us understand how humans evolved, but not everyone agrees on the new species just yet. In other news, astronomers figured out where some fast radio bursts come from. These bursts release lots of energy in a short time and can happen in different places, like near a spinning star or in a dead galaxy. This discovery is like a clue to solving a cosmic mystery! Meanwhile, a tiny marsupial called the brush-tailed bettong has a tough survival strategy. When threatened, it kicks its baby, called a joey, out of its pouch and runs away. This might sound harsh, but it helps the species survive in the wild. Conservation efforts are bringing these unique creatures back to their natural habitats, where they help other plants and animals grow. A meteorite hit a house in Canada, and scientists confirmed it's a space rock. This is the first time a meteorite strike was seen so close with sound! The rock must have traveled a long time before landing there. On Mars, there are thousands of mounds that look like buttes and mesas. They were shaped by ancient water flows and can tell us about Mars' past. Scientists will study these mounds to learn more about the planet's history and the mystery of its different hemispheres.