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Ancient humans took two routes to Australia 60,000 years ago

Scientists have long tried to uncover the perilous journey humans took to reach the ancient land mass that now makes up Australia. Now, a...

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Ancient humans took two routes to Australia 60,000 years ago
Source: New Scientist

The Story Scientists have long tried to uncover the perilous journey humans took to reach the ancient land mass that now makes up Australia. Now, a genetic study has edged us closer to understanding how and when they achieved this

Breaking It Down Scientists have long tried to uncover the perilous journey humans took to reach the ancient land mass that now makes up Australia. Now, a genetic study has edged us closer to understanding how and when they achieved this The details are still coming in, but here’s what matters: this story is part of a bigger trend we’ve been tracking. Whether it’s a flash in the pan or the start of something bigger remains to be seen.

Why It Matters Stories like this often fly under the radar, but they can signal shifts in how things work. We’ll keep an eye on developments.

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