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Seven Surprising Facts We Now Know About Neanderthals
The article "Seven Surprising Facts We Now Know About Neanderthals" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a fascinating look at the evolution and legacy of Neanderthals. Archaeologist Rebecca Wragg Sykes explains how these ancient humans were intelligent, adaptable, and left a genetic mark on billions of people today. The piece debunks old myths and highlights seven groundbreaking facts about Neanderthal life and culture.
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The Last Days of the Neanderthals: When and Why Our Ancient Cousins Disappeared
The article "The Last Days of the Neanderthals: When and Why Our Ancient Cousins Disappeared" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores how and why Neanderthals vanished from the Earth. Archaeological evidence and genetic studies point to multiple factors, including climate change, competition with Homo sapiens, and interbreeding. Despite their extinction, Neanderthal DNA still lives on in modern humans.
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Is Coffee in Danger of Disappearing?
The article "Is Coffee in Danger of Disappearing?" from BBC Science Focus explains how wild coffee plants are at high risk of extinction due to threats like climate change, pests, and deforestation. These wild plants are crucial for developing strong, disease-resistant coffee crops.