A new Denisovans fossil has been discovered! This leads to further understanding of the species, and new secrets, and many more answers, which lead to more and more questions!
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National Association of Science Writers!
I have some very exciting news that I am not only proud, but completely honored to share! This week I applied for membership with the NASW, a prestigious writing association based on Science Literacy and Communication. Not only was I accepted, but within a few days, have been given responsibilities to run their twitter accountContinue reading “National Association of Science Writers!”
Prof. William (Bill) Kimbel- RIP
It is with great sadness that I continue spreading the word, that Dr. William (Bill) Kimbel passed away this morning from his battle with cancer, read on to learn more about his major contributions to Paleoanthropology…
Dating Stone Tools Directly? New dating at Olduvai proves its possible!
One of the most important aspects of paleontology, is the ability to place things on a timeline, or a map of existence. Knowing when and where something came from, is critical to understanding its place and role in the natural world. Being able to know when something lived, and when it dates to is critical to Paleoanthropology, and our understanding of Human Origins.
First new Oldowan Tool site discovered in 30 Years!
In a new find detailed in Science Direct, for the first time in thirty years, researchers have discovered a new locality, or location, where Oldowan tools have been found…
The Story of Us Podcast EP #2-Homo longi
Catch this episode of our new version of “The Story of Us”, a podcast! Learn all about H. longi from expert Dr. Chris Stringer!
Top Nine* Anthropology Podcasts of 2022 (So far…)
*Update* Check out the big news!: Very #exciting #announcement! For some of us, the chase for knowledge is never ending, and the need to learn as much as we can is insatiable. Trust me, I am one of those people, and I understand the importance of balancing modern day life, work, family etc. with academicContinue reading “Top Nine* Anthropology Podcasts of 2022 (So far…)”
Modern Humans Entered Europe Thousands of Years Before Expected!
For as long as people have been around, we have wondered where we came from. It is an innate curiosity that most of us share on some level. Whether it is wondering where our grandparents came from, their culture, and what language they speak. Or perhaps it is wondering which tribe an African American familyContinue reading “Modern Humans Entered Europe Thousands of Years Before Expected!”
Humans in Europe, 10ky before we thought? Seems so!
Human occupation of Europe may be Ten Thousand Years longer ago than first thought!
Did Cooking and Eating Meat Make Us Who We Are Today?
Did Homo erectus’ habit of increased meat eating lead to our body structure, and mental capacities that we have and know of today? A new paper claims perhaps this idea is not as correct as we thought…
World of Paleoanthropology 