Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

How a new species of ancestors is changing our theory of human evolution | Juliet Brophy

How a new species of ancestors is changing our theory of human evolution | Juliet Brophy

FromTED Talks Science and Medicine


How a new species of ancestors is changing our theory of human evolution | Juliet Brophy

FromTED Talks Science and Medicine

ratings:
Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Mar 1, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 2013, a treasure trove of unusual fossils were uncovered in a cave in South Africa, and researchers soon realized: these were the remains of a new species of ancient humans. Paleoanthropologist Juliet Brophy takes us inside the discovery of Homo naledi, explaining how this mysterious ancestor is forcing us to rethink where we come from -- and what it means to be human.
Released:
Mar 1, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Some of the world's greatest scientists, doctors and medical researchers share their discoveries and visions onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.