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New insights into the biology of Homo luzonensis
Studies of teeth from Callao Cave yield information about the pace of development in this species and its possible connections with Homo erectus.
May 25, 2024
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New insights into the biology of Homo luzonensis
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Homo luzonensis: a new species of hominin from Luzon
I reflect on the discovery from Callao Cave, Philippines, which reinforces the ability of ancient hominins to disperse across island Southeast Asia.
Apr 10, 2019
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Homo luzonensis: a new species of hominin from Luzon
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How capable were early human ancestors of crossing open water?
In past populations we should keep in mind the exceptional ability of humans to adapt to new circumstances.
Jan 18, 2019
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A perspective on how media marginalize scientists from developing countries
A reminiscence from Emanuel "Wahyu" Saptomo sheds light on the discovery and reaction to Homo floresiensis.
Apr 27, 2018
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A perspective on how media marginalize scientists from developing countries
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An possible ancestor of Homo floresiensis from the Middle Pleistocene of Flores
Gerrit van den Bergh and coworkers describe dental remains and a jaw from Mata Menge, 700,000 years ago.
Jun 8, 2016
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An possible ancestor of Homo floresiensis from the Middle Pleistocene of Flores
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A revised chronology for Liang Bua places Homo floresiensis earlier than 60,000 years ago
Further study of the “hobbit” site shows that the stratigraphy was more complicated than assumed back in 2004, with skeletal remains much earlier than…
Mar 30, 2016
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A revised chronology for Liang Bua places Homo floresiensis earlier than 60,000 years ago
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New fossil material from Luzon suggests another small hominin may have lived on that island
The discovery of a small metatarsal from more than 67,000 years ago in the Philippines may reflect habitation prior to the arrival of modern people.
Jun 22, 2010
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New fossil material from Luzon suggests another small hominin may have lived on that island
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Ninety percent of your brain is (not) useless
A close look at the idea that most of the brain is superfluous space, with a review of people who get by with extraordinarily small brain mass.
Jan 30, 2007
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The Homo floresiensis discovery, an initial FAQ
I answer questions about whether the small hominin is a dwarfed descendant of Homo erectus or something else.
Oct 31, 2004
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