Homo naledi
A new species of early human ancestor - Homo naledi - has been
uncovered in South Africa
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Where we came from is, arguably, one of the most important
questions facing mankind. This week the story has become even more
intriguing: the well-preserved remains of 15 individuals from a new
species of human ancestor, called Homo naledi, have been unveiled
by scientists in South Africa. The name means "star" in the local
language and it's a nod to the rising star cave system where the
remains - part of a spectacular assemblage of more than 1500
specimens - were uncovered. The finds also harbour another secret:
it's possible that these individuals might have been put where the
scientists... Get the references and the transcripts for this
programme from the Naked Scientists website
questions facing mankind. This week the story has become even more
intriguing: the well-preserved remains of 15 individuals from a new
species of human ancestor, called Homo naledi, have been unveiled
by scientists in South Africa. The name means "star" in the local
language and it's a nod to the rising star cave system where the
remains - part of a spectacular assemblage of more than 1500
specimens - were uncovered. The finds also harbour another secret:
it's possible that these individuals might have been put where the
scientists... Get the references and the transcripts for this
programme from the Naked Scientists website
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