Friday, May 19, 2006

Two Splits Between Human and Chimp Lines Suggested - New York Times

Two Splits Between Human and Chimp Lines Suggested - New York Times: "The split between the human and chimpanzee lineages, a pivotal event in human evolution, may have occurred millions of years later than fossil bones suggest, and the break may not have been as clean as humans might like."

Debate on Little Human Fossil Enters Major Scientific Forum - New York Times

Debate on Little Human Fossil Enters Major Scientific Forum - New York Times: "Not all scientists agree that the 18,000-year-old 'little people' fossils found on the Indonesian island of Flores should be designated an extinct human-related species. "