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Ancient Human Habitation: New Discoveries from East Timor’s Laili Rock Shelter

Anthropology.net

Archaeological discoveries in East Timor’s Laili rock shelter have unveiled evidence 1 of ancient human habitation dating back approximately 44,000 years. This finding, led by an international team of archaeologists, contributes significantly to understanding the migration and adaptation patterns of early humans in Southeast Asia.

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Both Humans and Technology Are Noisy: How Do We Move Forward?

Digital Promise

Over the years, I’ve been involved in developing research programs and projects in education technology, games, and virtual reality. As I’ve developed my thinking around funding and conducting research in learning technologies, I always come back to an unpublished technical report written by one of my early mentors in the Navy.

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Federal Government Launches First-of-Its-Kind Center for Early Childhood Workforce

ED Surge

Earlier this month, ACF announced the launch of the National Early Care and Education Workforce Center — the ECE Workforce Center, for short — to support research and technical assistance for states, communities, territories and tribal nations. And a fellowship program for policy and research will also incorporate educator voice.

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Neanderthal Child with Down’s Syndrome Unveils Early Human Compassion

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Inner-Ear Abnormalities and Symptoms The Neanderthal child, affectionately nicknamed “Tina” by researchers, exhibited a combination of inner-ear abnormalities known only in people with Down’s syndrome. This finding ensures that the story of human evolution includes us all.” 1 Conde-Valverde, M., Diez-Valero, J.,

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Mysteries of the Human Skull Base

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The Unique Morphology of the Human Skull Base The human species, Homo sapiens , stands apart in the evolutionary tapestry, distinguished by a myriad of anatomical features, including the distinctive shape of the skull base. 1 Funato, N., Heliövaara, A., & Boeckx, C.

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Familiar Danger: Human-Animal Conflict and the Expectation of Deception in Wayanad, Kerala

Anthropology News

In Wayanad, a densely forested district in the state of Kerala, in South India, human-animal conflict is on the rise, with frequent reports of tigers preying on cattle, bears causing havoc, and elephants damaging property. But it is not only humans who are harmed in these conflicts.

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Developing Ethical Guidelines for Ancient DNA Research: A New Approach for Anthropologists and Archaeologists

Anthropology.net

The study of ancient DNA has revolutionized our understanding of human history, migration patterns, and evolutionary biology. However, the rapid advancements in this field have also brought forth ethical dilemmas, particularly concerning the treatment of ancient human remains and the potential impact of genetic findings on living communities.