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Humans reached Australia 60,000 years ago, new DNA study reveals

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Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence that humans reached New Guinea and Australia around 60,000 years ago—earlier than some recent theories suggested. By tracing maternal DNA lineages, the team discovered that these early travelers likely used at least two different migration routes through Southeast Asia. This points to sophisticated navigation and seafaring skills far earlier than once believed. The research helps clarify a long-standing mystery about how humans spread across the glob

09/04/2026 sciencedaily-fossils

Who are the Papua New Guineans? New DNA study reveals stunning origins

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On remote islands of Papua New Guinea, people carry a story that ties us all back to our deepest roots. Although their striking appearance once puzzled scientists, new genetic evidence shows they share a common ancestry with other Asians, shaped by isolation, adaptation, and even interbreeding with mysterious Denisovans. Yet, their unique history — marked by survival bottlenecks and separation from farming-driven booms — leaves open questions about the earliest migrations out of Africa and wheth

15/09/2025 sciencedaily-human-evo