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Homo heidelbergensis The Smithsonian Institution's Human Origins Program

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Table of Content Niah Cave About Nature Portfolio Western Asia modifier le code] How commercial rivalry is ruining space, and more: Books in brief World Population Estimates, 20 Countries and Regional Totals, 0–2000 AD (in thousands) Alongside the skeletal remains, scientists uncovered a single well-made symmetrical handaxe —illustrating the tool-making ability ofH. Heidelbergensis was capable of controlling fire by building hearths, or early fireplaces, by 790,000 years ago in the form of fire-altered tools and burnt wood at the site of Gesher Benot Ya-aqov in Israel. Why did they come together at these early hearths? Perhaps to socialize, to find comfort and warmth, to share food and information, and to find safety from predators. "How the 'brainy' book became a publishing phenomenon". Elaine Morgan's 1972 book Descent of Woman became an international best-seller, a Book of the Month selection in the United States and was translated into ten languages. ...

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

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Table of Content Admixture of archaic and modern humans Further reading Estimates of historical world population Human Ancestors Crafted Advanced Tools Earlier Than Thought Anatomia e genetica[modifica Historical population Evolutionary Tree Information: This DNA material mutates quickly, making it easy to plot changes over relatively short times. With his discovery that human mtDNA is genetically much less diverse than chimpanzee mtDNA, Wilson concluded that modern human populations had diverged recently from a single population while older human species such as Neanderthals and Homo erectus had become extinct. With the advent of archaeogenetics in the 1990s, the dating of mitochondrial and Y-chromosomal haplogroups became possible with some confidence. By 1999, estimates ranged around 150,000 years for the mt-MRCA and 60,000 to 70,000 years for the migration out of Africa. The historical alternative to the recent origin model is the multiregional origin of modern humans, initially...

Brooklands Care Home

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Table of Content Brooklands Nursing Home (Banbury) What are the interactive tables? Our Services Contact Brooklands Care Home Ashlea Court Care Home What people are saying about Brooklands Care Home The home has recently been extended by the acquisition of the property next door, and there are plans to upgrade the original building. The home has good access to the main shopping area, churches, bus and rail stations, library, hospital and doctors` surgeries. The accommodation is spread over three floors, served by two passenger lifts. The home is registered to provide accommodation for 40 people, and the accommodation is arranged in 28 single rooms and 6 double rooms. There are small garden areas at the front of the building and a central garden area. Specialist teams are on hand day and night to provide emotional and practical support to our residents, making sure they feel completely at home in their environment. Also a very big thank you for all the great kindness extended t...

Brooklands Care Home, Springfield Road, Grimsby, DN33 3LE

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Table of Content Activities & Services Brooklands Care Group Quality Care Also a very big thank you for all the great kindness extended to Dad during his daily visits. I was particularly grateful for the professionalism shown by yourself Kay, Ancy and Jyothi and all of the staff in helping to ease Mum through her final days. Commitment to quality care is supported by fully trained & qualified staff 24/7. We are welcoming new residents into our homes to ensure that we are there for those that need care and support. To find out more about the measures we are taking during the Coronavirus outbreak, please click here. Home to a large raised fish pond, our attractive garden is popular with garden enthusiasts who enjoy helping to keep the raised flowerbeds looking good. Family and friends join Residents for meals which are served in one of our dining rooms or, if our Residents wish, they can choose to eat in the privacy of their own rooms. Click here for links and widgets to ...