Who was the first human-like being on Earth, whose discovery left scientists questioning the origins of humanity? It had short legs…
Humans, or Homo sapiens, are widely regarded as the most advanced form of life on Earth. These advanced forms possess a ...
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Oldest Known Human Has Fascinating Secrets Even 50 Years After Discovery
Bone fragments of the fossil skeleton of 'Lucy' displayed at the National Museum of Ethiopia. She was, for a while, the oldest known member of the human family. Fifty years after the discovery of ...
The whole story of human evolution – from ancient apes via Lucy to us
Our understanding of human ancestry has changed dramatically since the discovery of Lucy the ancient hominin 50 years ago.
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Human ancestor Lucy still has secrets 50 years after discovery
She was, for a while, the oldest known member of the human family. Fifty years after the discovery of Lucy in Ethiopia, the remarkable remains continue to yield theories and questions. In a non ...
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Lucy at 50: How the world’s most famous fossil was discovered
Lucy, a fossilized skeleton unearthed ... Made up of 47 bones from the same individual, she was the oldest known and the most complete skeleton of an early human ancestor when she was found.
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Human ancestor Lucy still has secrets 50 years after discovery
She was, for a while, the oldest known member of the human family. Fifty years after the discovery of Lucy in Ethiopia, the ...
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How does a fossil become a superstar? Just ask Lucy.
Perhaps most importantly, Lucy’s discovery foreshadowed a series of fossil finds that filled in the scientific picture of her species. By 1978, enough evidence had accumulated to establish Lucy as the ...