Lucy up close: a paleo-celebrity's contribution to evolutionary science

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There have been numerous discoveries of Austrolopithecus afarensis skeletons and even older hom inid fossils but the fossil skeleton of Lucy retains her importance in the human fossil record. She is the highlight of the Houston Museum of Natural Science's exhibit, "Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethio pia"

United States, Physiological aspects, Appreciation, Exhibitions, Australopithecus afarensis

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The Polynesian connection

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Archaeologist Terry Jones and Kathryn Klar have marshaled a new evidence for a Polynesia-California connection with reference to the canoes. Among many of the evidences some archaeologists argue that the tomol made possible to the complexity of Chumash culture.

California, Boat Building, Boat building and repairing, Canoes & Rowboats, Design and construction, Works, Canoes and canoeing, Canoes, Archaeologists, Jones, Terry, Klar, Kathryn

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Going coastal

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The discovery of ancient shell, bones of seafood meals, etc. at the Daisy Cave in Channel Islands is discussed. The potential for more discovery at the site too is discussed.

United Kingdom, Discovery and exploration, Channel Islands (United Kingdom), Civilization, Ancient, Ancient civilization

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