Tag: anthropology

Sole Israeli finalist wins ‘Science’ breakthrough of 2019

Hebrew University discovery named Science magazine’s 2019 People’s Choice for Breakthrough of the Year.

Israelis unveil first model of mysterious long-lost human relative

Researchers provide first glimpse at what ancient Denisovans may have looked like, using DNA methylation data.

Neanderthal skeleton reconstruction reveals surprises

Using Israeli 3D virtual ribcage model, international researchers conclude that Neanderthals walked straighter than modern humans.

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