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DNA of Ancient Phoenician Could Make Us Reconsider History of Human Migration

SCIENCE A rare genome has been identified in an ancient body pulled from a sarcophagus on a site near ancient Carthage, in a discovery which could throw new light on the history of human movement. (Independent) Who were the Phoenicians? Read our outstanding article to find out. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Researchers recently … Continue reading DNA of Ancient Phoenician Could Make Us Reconsider History of Human Migration

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Kennewick Man to Receive a Native American Burial

UNITED STATES Five tribes claiming Kennewick Man as a relative will work to rebury him after the Army Corps of Engineers validated the 9,000-year-old skeleton is Native American. (Seattle Times) Use our map to find the Yakima and Nez Perce cultural groups, who honor Kennewick Man as an ancestor. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas … Continue reading Kennewick Man to Receive a Native American Burial

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Australians Spent 50,000 Years Isolated from the Rest of Us

SCIENCE Australia was one of the first regions modern humans reached after leaving Africa some 50,000 years ago. And no one visited them for a long time. (Christian Science Monitor) Use our resources to trace our “global human journey” out of Africa. Scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The new paper discusses genetic research on the … Continue reading Australians Spent 50,000 Years Isolated from the Rest of Us

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Mite-y DNA Helps Trace Human Migration

SCIENCE The mites that live on human skin could help scientists study the history and relationships of human populations. (The Atlantic) Watch our video to get an up-close view of these misunderstood microbes. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The new scientific research studied populations of face mites. What are mites? Mites are microscopic arthropods. … Continue reading Mite-y DNA Helps Trace Human Migration

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Meet the Coywolf

SCIENCE It is rare for a new animal species to emerge in front of scientists’ eyes. But this seems to be happening in eastern North America. (The Economist) Use our resources to learn more about coywolves. Discussion Ideas The Economist article makes a case that the so-called coywolf is “greater than the sum of its parts.” Its parts include the DNA from three distinct species. … Continue reading Meet the Coywolf

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