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New Homo Naledi Cave Discoveries Upend What We Know About Being Human
Findings indicate some cultural and symbolic behavior unique to humans and Neanderthals was also present in extinct species Homo naledi.
June 5, 2023
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Neanderthals and Us: We’re More Alike Than Once Thought
One of Homo sapiens’ closest relatives gathered in large social groups, recent studies suggest.
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T. Rex Had Lizard-like Lips That Covered Its Teeth
The chompers of two-legged carnivorous dinosaurs didn’t protrude outside their jaws, a new study suggests.
March 30, 2023
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Making the Mummies of Egypt Involved a Lot More Than We Knew
Inscriptions and organic materials tell a story of mummification techniques and long-distance exchange of goods.
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Archaeologists discovered a sprawling network of ancient ruins using laser mapping technology.
January 30, 2023
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