A geological study provides compelling evidence to support the hypothesis that ancient humans migrated into the Americas via a coastal route. By analyzing boulders and bedrock, a team shows that …read more Source:: Science
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Ancient DNA tells tales of humans’ migrant history
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•Fueled by advances in analyzing DNA from the bones of ancient humans, scientists have dramatically expanded the number of samples studied — revealing vast and surprising migrations and genetic mixing …read more Source:: Science
Ancient humans left Africa to escape drying climate
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•Humans migrated out of Africa as the climate shifted from wet to dry about 60,000 years ago, according to new paleoclimate research. What the northeast Africa climate was like when …read more Source:: Science
Archaeologist uses ‘dinosaur crater’ rocks, prehistoric teeth to track ancient humans
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•Where’s the best place to start when retracing the life of a person who lived 4,000 years ago? Turns out, it’s simple — you start at the beginning. …read more Source:: Science