The theory that humans emerged in Africa is often questioned. That's good for science: The Taung child (foreground) was the first of a long series of human ancestors discovered in Africa. Julien BenoitFor nearly a century now the African root of human evolutionary theory has remained strong and unbowed. It is proved by a tremendous fossil record that documents the diversity of … [Read more...] about The theory that humans emerged in Africa is often questioned. That’s good for science | The Conversation
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Ancient DNA increases the genetic time depth of modern humans | The Conversation
Ancient DNA increases the genetic time depth of modern humans: Tapping into ancient DNA can help us understand ancient humans' movements and lives. Illustration: Marlize Lombard, Maryna Steyn and Anders HögbergIt’s been about 2000 years since a young boy died on what is today a beach in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province. In the 1960s the child’s remains were exposed to … [Read more...] about Ancient DNA increases the genetic time depth of modern humans | The Conversation
There’s not enough evidence to back the claim that humans originated in Europe | The Conversation
There's not enough evidence to back the claim that humans originated in Europe: The fossil remains which have caused all the consternation. Jochen Fuss, Nikolai Spassov, David R. Begun, Madelaine Böhme/via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SAAfrica is not the cradle of humankind: that’s the claim by a group of scientists who’ve just published what they describe as evidence of pre-human … [Read more...] about There’s not enough evidence to back the claim that humans originated in Europe | The Conversation
We’re closer to learning when humans first daubed arrows with poison | The Conversation
We're closer to learning when humans first daubed arrows with poison: The San's arrows may look dainty, but when tipped with poison they are lethal for hunting. Fred Dawson/Flickr, CC BY-NC-NDExactly when did human beings start tipping their weapons with poison to hunt prey? This is a question at the forefront of recent archaeological research. In southern Africa San (or … [Read more...] about We’re closer to learning when humans first daubed arrows with poison | The Conversation
SA News: With shark attacks at an all-time high, humans become the hunter
With shark attacks at an all-time high, humans become the hunter: Areas of South Africa also have offshore nets and a flag system to alert beachgoers when sharks are lurking nearby. And in Australia, after two deadly shark attacks in a week, a 14-foot shark was captured and killed on a baited drum line. As shark attacks ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews England Saxons … [Read more...] about SA News: With shark attacks at an all-time high, humans become the hunter
