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Study Identifies Our Likely Earliest Ancestor After Split from Chimp
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Study Identifies Our Likely Earliest Ancestor After Split from Chimp

The human evolutionary journey has long been a subject of interest and study, with scientists working tirelessly to unravel the mysteries of our past. A recent breakthrough in the field of paleoanthropology has shed new light on the origins of humanity, with a study identifying a new species as the ...

The Year Human Evolution’s Greatest Mystery Got a Face
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The Year Human Evolution’s Greatest Mystery Got a Face

The discovery of Homo naledi in 2013 sparked widespread interest among scientists and the general public due to its unique mix of primitive and modern characteristics. Researchers have been studying the fossils found in the Dinaledi Chamber, a cave system in South Africa's Cradle of Humankind, a UNE...

The Year Human Evolution’s Greatest Mystery Got a Face
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The Year Human Evolution’s Greatest Mystery Got a Face

The hobbit, a diminutive human ancestor measuring just 3 feet 7 inches tall, was first discovered in 2004 on the Indonesian island of Flores. Since then, scientists have been fascinated by the species' unique characteristics, including its small brain and primitive features. However, despite extensi...

Today's Biggest Science News: 'little Foot' Potential Unknown Human Ancestor | Geminids Peak | Comet 3i/atlas Closest Approach
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Today's Biggest Science News: 'little Foot' Potential Unknown Human Ancestor | Geminids Peak | Comet 3i/atlas Closest Approach

The discovery of 'Little Foot' has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, as it could potentially be a new human ancestor. The team of scientists from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, announced the find on December 14, 2023, after conducting an excavation...

Archaeologists Find Oldest Evidence of Fire-making
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Archaeologists Find Oldest Evidence of Fire-making

The discovery was made by a team of archaeologists led by Dr. Emma Taylor, a researcher at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. The team was excavating a site in the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, when they stumbled upon a layer of fossilized stones ...