3.67 million year old fossil provides new insight into the evolution of the human face

The Brighter Side of News·Mar 4

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A 3.67 million year old fossil has provided new insight into the evolution of the human face. The fossil, known as "Little Foot", has undergone a virtual reconstruction of its face using high-res 3D scans. The reconstruction has revealed new details about the fossil, although some questions remain about its significance and the evolution of early humans.

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