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Teeth can reveal a great deal, but scientists need more fossil material before they can formally name the species and understand where it fits on the human family tree.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

"Here we have two hominin species that are together. And human evolution is not linear, it's a bushy tree, there are life forms that go extinct."

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

It’s not merely trendy psychologizing to salute the qualities of a sturdy tree: a humbling reminder of time’s immensity, but also a living embodiment of shelter, change and growth.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

"They can sometimes completely strip the bush or tree of its leaves but it's nothing to worry about," a spokesperson added.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

In an instant he took in a ruined face as rough as tree bark; waist-length hair matted with filth; a rancid cape of slimy yellow reeds.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver