A Denisovan skull is upending the story of human evolution
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- Discovery of a 146,000-year-old skull in Harbin, China, carrying Denisovan DNA, revealing their unique facial features.
- Debate over the classification of Denisovans, with proposals for new species names like Homo longi and Homo juluensis.
- Evidence of interbreeding between Denisovans and modern humans, particularly in South-East Asia and Oceania.
- Controversial findings suggesting Denisovans may be more closely related to modern humans than Neanderthals.
- Exploration of Denisovan behavior and adaptability, including their survival in extreme environments like the Tibetan plateau.
- Discovery of Denisovan artifacts and evidence of their hunting strategies, indicating a wide geographic range.
- Ongoing research into the evolutionary relationships and divergence times between Denisovans, Neanderthals, and modern humans.