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Persian plateau unveiled as crucial hub for early human migration out of Africa
Study sheds new light on the complex journey of human populations from Africa into Eurasia.
Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution
Scientists gather for first-of-kind human origins research
International gathering highlights ambitious aim to understand human origins and future lessons.
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Shiyu discovery reveals Eastern Asia’s early human migrations
In a thought-provoking discovery, an international team of researchers have unearthed evidence shedding light on the ancient migration of Homo sapiens into eastern Asia around 45,000 years ago.
Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution
Australian Atlantis: Ancient submerged landscapes reveal a mosaic of human habitation
Nnow submerged north Australian region existed as an extensive archipelago for early human migration.
Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution
No scientific evidence for cognitively advanced behaviours and symbolism by Homo naledi
Study casts doubt on claims ancient small-brained hominin buried their dead and produced rock art.
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Griffith researchers draw more than $4.6 million in funding in Discovery Grants
Nine new Griffith-led ARC Discovery Projects awarded $3,622,738.
Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution
Once-lush corridor a bustling route for early human migrations out of Africa
Findings support growing consensus for lush Jordan Rift Valley that funnelled migrants into western Asia and northern Arabia.
Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution
Grinding tools play key role in food, plant and pigment processing during ‘Green Arabia’
Use-wear analysis of grinding tools sheds new light on the subsistence and lifestyle of ancient peoples in region.
Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution
Sea sequin ‘bling’ links Indonesian islands’ ancient communities
Sewing shell beds onto clothing and items across Indonesian islands dates back 12,000 years ago.
Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution
Got milk? The ancient Tibetans did, according to study
Study finds dairying began on the Tibetan plateau by ~3500 years ago and supported expansion into non-farmable highlands.
Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution
Waxing and waning of environment influences hominin dispersals across ancient Iran
Study finds humid periods in ancient Iran led to the expansions of human populations.
Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution
2.9-million-year-old butchery site reopens case of who made first stone tools
Discovery of stone tools and cut-marked animal bones in Kenya offers window into the dawn of stone technology.
Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution
True giant wombat gives Diprotodon podium a wobble
Griffith researchers shed light on extinct large species related to modern-day wombat family.
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17 ARC Discovery Projects for Griffith researchers in 2023
Griffith University researchers will lead 17 new Discovery Projects across a broad field of knowledge after being awarded over $7.735 million from the Australian Research Council.
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Griffith rises to the top of Australia’s research efforts
Griffith named in nation-wide research rankings.
Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution
Flesh-eating bugs get to work on animal bone dataset
Beetles 'clean' bones needed by researcher to create modern reference library for Australian fauna.
Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution
Central Asia identified as key route for early human migration
Findings indicate the desert zones of Central Asia may have served as key areas for early hominin dispersals into Eurasia.
Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution
Stone projectile skills help foragers occupy rainforests during southern Asia migration
Miniature stone and bone discoveries reveal early humans exploited challenging habitats sustainably.