fossils
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The fossils date to at least 400,000 years ago, and the molecular evidence points to possible genetic connections between East Asian H. erectus and Denisovans.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
Ancient human remains are both scientifically irreplaceable and culturally important, making sampling methods that significantly damage fossils unacceptable in many cases.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
The fossils had been uncovered by archaeologists who were monitoring the Davinópolis construction project as part of environmental licensing requirements.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
"That's why it's urgent to foster closer cooperation between the parties to reconcile construction projects with federal legislation on fossils and promote new discoveries while ensuring the proper preservation of our heritage," Mayer comments.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
The thumbs-down response stupefied Whiteman, who had already turned up dozens of fossils and artifacts there.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
