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#astronomy

'Once in a lifetime' comet spotted above London skyline

Comet C/2023 A3 is a rare sight visible from Earth for the first time in 80,000 years, exciting astronomers and enthusiasts alike.

Comet last seen in Neanderthal times could be sighted from UK this weekend

Comet A3, last seen 80,000 years ago, is visible this weekend and is expected to be exceptionally bright.

'Once in a lifetime' comet spotted above London skyline

Comet C/2023 A3 is a rare sight visible from Earth for the first time in 80,000 years, exciting astronomers and enthusiasts alike.

Comet last seen in Neanderthal times could be sighted from UK this weekend

Comet A3, last seen 80,000 years ago, is visible this weekend and is expected to be exceptionally bright.
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#interbreeding

Why it took a century to work out that humans interbred with Neanderthals | Aeon Videos

The discovery of Neanderthals reshapes our understanding of human evolution, revealing interbreeding between humans and Neanderthals.

The mountains where Neanderthals forever changed human genetics

Neanderthals and Homo sapiens likely interbred in the Zagros Mountains, contributing to modern human DNA.
The domestication of dogs may have given Homo sapiens a competitive advantage over Neanderthals.

Why it took a century to work out that humans interbred with Neanderthals | Aeon Videos

The discovery of Neanderthals reshapes our understanding of human evolution, revealing interbreeding between humans and Neanderthals.

The mountains where Neanderthals forever changed human genetics

Neanderthals and Homo sapiens likely interbred in the Zagros Mountains, contributing to modern human DNA.
The domestication of dogs may have given Homo sapiens a competitive advantage over Neanderthals.
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#archaeology

Neanderthal community cared for child with Down syndrome, fossil suggests

Neanderthals may have exhibited compassionate behavior towards individuals with disabilities.

These Neanderthal fire pits offer an extraordinarily precise snapshot of ancient life

Traces of Earth's changing magnetic field in sediments reveal precise dating of ancient human activities.

Scientists discovered a unique line of Neanderthals and it's helping solve the mystery of humanity's last great extinction

The discovery of a new Neanderthal lineage helps to explain their extinction circumstances compared to modern humans.

Earliest Sunday roast? Neanderthals roasted small birds for dinner

Neanderthals may have roasted small birds for meals, expanding our understanding of their diet beyond large game.

'Surprising' evidence about Neanderthals upends decades of stereotypes

Neanderthals exhibit advanced intelligence and adaptability in hunting strategies, challenging earlier perceptions of them as primitive.

Want to cook like a Neanderthal? Archaeologists are learning the secrets

Archaeologists conducted flint flake experiments on small fowl, revealing Neanderthals' effective butchering techniques and low bone preservation when roasting food.

Neanderthal community cared for child with Down syndrome, fossil suggests

Neanderthals may have exhibited compassionate behavior towards individuals with disabilities.

These Neanderthal fire pits offer an extraordinarily precise snapshot of ancient life

Traces of Earth's changing magnetic field in sediments reveal precise dating of ancient human activities.

Scientists discovered a unique line of Neanderthals and it's helping solve the mystery of humanity's last great extinction

The discovery of a new Neanderthal lineage helps to explain their extinction circumstances compared to modern humans.

Earliest Sunday roast? Neanderthals roasted small birds for dinner

Neanderthals may have roasted small birds for meals, expanding our understanding of their diet beyond large game.

'Surprising' evidence about Neanderthals upends decades of stereotypes

Neanderthals exhibit advanced intelligence and adaptability in hunting strategies, challenging earlier perceptions of them as primitive.

Want to cook like a Neanderthal? Archaeologists are learning the secrets

Archaeologists conducted flint flake experiments on small fowl, revealing Neanderthals' effective butchering techniques and low bone preservation when roasting food.
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#human-evolution

Long-lost Neanderthal group that lived 50,000 years ago is discovered

Thorin's DNA analysis reveals a new Neanderthal lineage, prompting a reevaluation of human evolutionary history.

Autism may be linked to Neanderthal genes, study finds

Inbreeding between Neanderthals and humans may have contributed to autism in modern society.

Ludovic Slimak, paleoanthropologist: We've killed Neanderthals for the second time by not wanting to understand them'

Using Neanderthals as a mirror to understand ourselves deeply.

The Holy Grail Of Neanderthal Language Is Turning Out To Be An 800-Pound Gorilla

Understanding the uniqueness of Homo sapiens through divergence from Neanderthals

What the Origins of Humanity Can and Can't Tell Us

The discovery of Neanderthals led to the expansion of the concept of human prehistory.

Readers reply: why do neanderthals have such a bad reputation?

Neanderthals had a bad reputation due to historical misconceptions and stereotypes, perpetuated by the need to showcase modern humans as more superior. Recent research shows they were more sophisticated than believed.

Long-lost Neanderthal group that lived 50,000 years ago is discovered

Thorin's DNA analysis reveals a new Neanderthal lineage, prompting a reevaluation of human evolutionary history.

Autism may be linked to Neanderthal genes, study finds

Inbreeding between Neanderthals and humans may have contributed to autism in modern society.

Ludovic Slimak, paleoanthropologist: We've killed Neanderthals for the second time by not wanting to understand them'

Using Neanderthals as a mirror to understand ourselves deeply.

The Holy Grail Of Neanderthal Language Is Turning Out To Be An 800-Pound Gorilla

Understanding the uniqueness of Homo sapiens through divergence from Neanderthals

What the Origins of Humanity Can and Can't Tell Us

The discovery of Neanderthals led to the expansion of the concept of human prehistory.

Readers reply: why do neanderthals have such a bad reputation?

Neanderthals had a bad reputation due to historical misconceptions and stereotypes, perpetuated by the need to showcase modern humans as more superior. Recent research shows they were more sophisticated than believed.
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#genetics

Daily briefing: Neanderthals and humans made babies - briefly

Mixing between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens lasted around 7,000 years, with significant genetic intermingling starting 47,000 years ago.

Morning Person? You Might Have Neanderthal Genes to Thank.

Neanderthals carried clock-related genetic variants associated with being early risers, which some humans today may have inherited.
Genes passed on from Neanderthals and Denisovans may have provided survival advantages, including protection against new pathogens.

Daily briefing: Neanderthals and humans made babies - briefly

Mixing between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens lasted around 7,000 years, with significant genetic intermingling starting 47,000 years ago.

Morning Person? You Might Have Neanderthal Genes to Thank.

Neanderthals carried clock-related genetic variants associated with being early risers, which some humans today may have inherited.
Genes passed on from Neanderthals and Denisovans may have provided survival advantages, including protection against new pathogens.
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Neanderthal-human baby-making was recent - and brief

High-resolution analysis identified when Neanderthals and Homo sapiens interbred around 60,000 years ago for a brief period in evolutionary terms.

Study reveals why humans outlived Neanderthals

Humans provided prolonged childcare to offspring, potentially contributing to the extinction of Neanderthals.

Oldest human viruses found in 50,000-year-old Neanderthal bones

Oldest human viruses found in 50,000-year-old Neanderthal bones.

Joe Biden says climate change deniers are "Neanderthals" - that's not fair to Neanderthals

President Biden referred to climate change deniers as 'Neanderthals' during a speech, highlighting scientific evidence on climate change.
It is crucial to acknowledge that modern humans, not Neanderthals, are accountable for climate change, driven primarily by carbon dioxide emissions.
#archeology

This fossil of a child with Down syndrome shows 'true altruism' in Neanderthals' caregiving

The earliest-known evidence of Down syndrome found in a 6-year-old Neanderthal child, 'Tina', highlights compassionate caregiving among extinct archaic humans.

The discovery of early human remains north of the Alps raises new questions about the relationship between Homo sapiens' and Neanderthals

Between 1932 and 1938, fossils and leaf-shaped tools were found in the Ilsenhohle cave in Germany, previously associated with Neanderthals.
New research suggests that modern humans were actually the creators of the LRJ tools, challenging previous interpretations of history.

This fossil of a child with Down syndrome shows 'true altruism' in Neanderthals' caregiving

The earliest-known evidence of Down syndrome found in a 6-year-old Neanderthal child, 'Tina', highlights compassionate caregiving among extinct archaic humans.

The discovery of early human remains north of the Alps raises new questions about the relationship between Homo sapiens' and Neanderthals

Between 1932 and 1938, fossils and leaf-shaped tools were found in the Ilsenhohle cave in Germany, previously associated with Neanderthals.
New research suggests that modern humans were actually the creators of the LRJ tools, challenging previous interpretations of history.
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Daily briefing: Evidence grows that cows spread bird flu through their milk

Neanderthals regularly visited a rugged river valley in Spain over a period of around 200 years.

The first Neanderthal with Down syndrome shines light on the origin of human compassion

Neanderthals showed altruistic care for disabled members, challenging previous beliefs exclusive to Homo sapiens.

Art of the Ice Age has a lot to teach us-it's time the British Museum dedicated a gallery to it

The discovery of ancient rock art in Indonesia challenges the historical timeline of art's origins, suggesting image-making began much earlier, possibly in Africa.
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