Brad Arroyo+FollowAncient DNA Sandwich in Modern Mexicans?!Turns out, the first Americans had a wild mix of DNA from Neanderthals and Denisovans—and it might’ve helped them survive new diseases in the Americas! Researchers found a Denisovan gene (MUC19) in about 1 in 3 Mexicans today, sandwiched between Neanderthal DNA. This genetic mashup could be why some populations were better equipped to handle new pathogens. Who knew our ancient hookups still impact us?! #History #DNA #AncientHumans00Share
martinezlaura+FollowAncient 'Big Head' Humans Discovered?!Turns out, some mysterious ancient human fossils from Asia might actually belong to a whole new group called Homo juluensis—aka the 'big head' humans (their skulls are massive!). Scientists are debating whether these fossils, including the famous Denisovans, should be grouped together or split into different species. The jury’s still out, but one thing’s clear: our family tree just got a lot messier—and way more interesting! Imagine hunting horses with a brain that big... #Science #AncientHumans #HomoJuluensis28123Share
Zachary Gutierrez+FollowSpace Weather Changed Ancient Human Habits?!Imagine if wild auroras and crazy UV rays from space made our ancestors hide in caves, invent better clothes, and even slather on ochre as ancient sunscreen! Scientists teamed up across fields and found that 41,000 years ago, a wonky magnetic field let in way more radiation, possibly sparking all kinds of survival hacks. It’s wild to think space weather might’ve shaped how humans adapted and innovated. Who knew cosmic chaos could drive us to get creative? #Science #SpaceWeather #AncientHumans20Share
Brad Arroyo+FollowWhat Weird Tooth Pits Reveal About UsDid you know some ancient human relatives had mysterious pits on their teeth? Scientists just found out these weird dimples—especially on Paranthropus molars—are likely genetic, not from disease. That means these tiny pits could actually help us map out who’s related to who in our family tree! Even the famous 'hobbits' (Homo floresiensis) had them. Turns out, our teeth are holding onto way more secrets about our origins than we thought. Wild, right? #HumanEvolution #ScienceNews #AncientHumans #History00Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowDenisovan Jawbone Found Off Taiwan?!A fisherman near Taiwan pulled up a jawbone that’s now rewriting ancient human history! Turns out, it belonged to a Denisovan—a mysterious human cousin we barely know. This is wild because Denisovans were thought to stick to Siberia and Tibet, but this jawbone proves they made it to subtropical Asia too. Scientists used protein analysis (not DNA!) to crack the case. Now, everyone’s wondering: how many more Denisovan secrets are hiding in museum drawers or under the sea? #Denisovans #AncientHumans #Archaeology #Science291Share
jlawrence+FollowAncient Art Shocks History Buffs! 🎨Did anyone else see the drama over the new cave paintings? Experts are feuding because these finds are way older than the famous ones in Spain—some say up to 80,000 years! The wildest part: similar symbols showed up in caves across continents, sparking a debate about whether ancient humans were way more connected—or just that smart—than we ever thought. Fandom is split: early global artists or parallel genius? #Archaeology #CaveArt #HistoryDebate #AncientHumans #ArtHistory #Entertainment00Share
jason40+FollowJawbone Mystery Solved: Not Human?!A jawbone fished up off Taiwan’s coast has finally been ID’d—and it’s not from a human or Neanderthal, but a Denisovan! Scientists used protein analysis (yep, not DNA) to crack the case, since the bone was too waterlogged for regular tests. This means Denisovans, our mysterious ancient cousins, were way more widespread than we thought. Imagine finding out your distant relatives lived in both Siberia and tropical Taiwan! Science just keeps getting wilder. #Denisovan #AncientHumans #ScienceNews #Archaeology #History #Science515Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowDenisovan Discovery Expands Our HistoryA Denisovan jawbone dredged from Taiwan's seafloor reveals these ancient humans lived across Asia! Scientists identified it using groundbreaking protein analysis, expanding our understanding of Denisovan habitation. This jaw-dropping find continues to unravel the mysterious history of our ancient relatives. What other secrets lie beneath the waves? 🌊🦴 #Denisovan #AncientHumans #ScienceDiscovery #Science111Share
Dawn Dunn+FollowJawbone Mystery: Denisovans in Taiwan?Exciting discovery! A jawbone found on the seafloor near Taiwan could belong to the mysterious Denisovan ancestors. This find expands our understanding of where these early humans lived. Though more research is needed, scientists are hopeful about unraveling more secrets of our past. 🌊🦴 #Denisovans #Archaeology #AncientHumans #TaiwanFind70Share
