Earliest human remains in eastern Africa dated to more than 230,000 years ago
12 January 2022The age of the oldest fossils in eastern Africa widely recognised as representing our species, Homo sapiens, has long been uncertain. Now, dating of a...
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The age of the oldest fossils in eastern Africa widely recognised as representing our species, Homo sapiens, has long been uncertain. Now, dating of a...
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By adapting and enhancing roadmapping,a structured visual method for supporting strategy and innovation, the Institute for Manufacturing has helped hundreds of organisations to make smarter strategic decisions.
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