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The World’s Oldest Humans
How scientists identified three million-year-old human remains in South Africa
Three million-year-old human remains have been found in South Africa – but how did scientists calculate their age? Chris Stringer, a researcher into the origins of humanity, outlines the processes used to date ancient artefacts.
Also on the programme: why some people get angry quickly – and others don’t.
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