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fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

DNA suggests that the Rapa Nui arrived in the Americas two centuries before Columbus

Rapa Nui reached the Americas before Columbus, challenging historical understanding of their maritime capabilities.
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fromArs Technica
7 months ago

Old Easter Island genomes show no sign of a population collapse

The Rapa Nui population grew steadily without signs of ecological collapse, challenging previous theories about the island's history.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago
Science

Rapa Nui's early inhabitants survived despite the odds DW 09/17/2024

Rapa Nui's population was stable and not unsustainable, challenging previous beliefs about overpopulation and environmental collapse.
New findings suggest the environment's degradation was not solely due to human actions.
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago
Agriculture

From Mayans To Olmecs - 10 Ancient Civilizations That Disappeared Under BIZARRE Circumstances

Rapa Nui population was stable and not overpopulated prior to European contact, as shown by new archaeological findings.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

DNA suggests that the Rapa Nui arrived in the Americas two centuries before Columbus

Rapa Nui reached the Americas before Columbus, challenging historical understanding of their maritime capabilities.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
7 months ago

Old Easter Island genomes show no sign of a population collapse

The Rapa Nui population grew steadily without signs of ecological collapse, challenging previous theories about the island's history.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago
Science

Rapa Nui's early inhabitants survived despite the odds DW 09/17/2024

Rapa Nui's population was stable and not unsustainable, challenging previous beliefs about overpopulation and environmental collapse.
New findings suggest the environment's degradation was not solely due to human actions.
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago
Agriculture

From Mayans To Olmecs - 10 Ancient Civilizations That Disappeared Under BIZARRE Circumstances

Rapa Nui population was stable and not overpopulated prior to European contact, as shown by new archaeological findings.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The last plant left': can Rapa Nui's extinct tree be resurrected?

Restoration efforts for the extinct Sophora toromiro tree on Rapa Nui highlight cultural significance and environmental challenges.
OMG science
fromNature
7 months ago

Daily briefing: No, Rapa Nui people didn't destroy their island

The ecosystem collapse theory for Rapa Nui has been debunked through genetic research.
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fromState of the Planet
10 months ago

Study Challenges Popular Idea That Easter Islanders Committed 'Ecocide'

The narrative of Rapa Nui's unsustainable population levels leading to collapse is challenged by a new study showing the settlers maintained a small, stable population for centuries.
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