#365papers for May 23, 2017
What’s it about?
Yesterday’s paper was about the age of the new species Graecopithecus, an early relative of humans. This paper discusses what separates Graecopithecus from other apes and what unites it more closely with humans.
Why does it matter?
With a clear definition of what distinguishes humans and their closest relatives from apes, and by also having an age for the oldest member of the human lineage, we can better understand how we came to be who we are.
Why did I read this?
This paper was all over social media. I felt obligated to read it.
Penny Higgins - Paleontologist • Photographer 