How a discovery 50 years ago rewrote human evolution theory
The thinking of early theorists was that our evolution was a coordinated, linear process. Our ancestors’ brains grew steadily ...
Bob Geldof responds to Band Aid criticism as Ed Sheeran slams reboot
Band Aid creator Bob Geldof has issued a staunch defence of the charity single after the 40th anniversary reboot has come ...
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50 years after her discovery, Lucy's skeleton still shapes paleoanthropology
Fifty years ago, the discovery of a human ancestor "Lucy" generated worldwide attention. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with paleoanthropologist Zeray Alemseged about the legacy of the discovery.