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Researchers have finally assigned a strange 3.4-million-year-old foot to Australopithecus deyiremeda, confirming that Lucy’s species wasn’t alone in ancient Ethiopia. This hominin had an opposable big toe for climbing but still walked upright in a distinct style. Isotope tests show it ate different foods from A. afarensis, revealing clear ecologicalContinue Reading

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France announces new military service plans weeks after Germany., France announces new military service plans weeks after Germany. France says it will reintroduce a form of voluntary military service in response to growing tensions with Russia. The announcement comes weeks after Germany said it plans to assess young people’s suitabilityContinue Reading