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Recent Examples of hominid
Roni Dengler, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2019
An enlarged brain case also distinguishes this species from our more distant, early hominid ancestor Australopithecus — famously known for the 3-million-year-old Lucy specimen in Ethiopia.
—Tree Meinch, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2023
Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 June 2024
The prevalence of forearm fractures in hominids indicates that parents of the past did not have the luxury of preventing climbing and falling, an intrinsic part of their niche.
—Carly Miller, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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But these adaptations may have cost the hominid resilience to other environmental pressures.
—Roni Dengler, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2019
An enlarged brain case also distinguishes this species from our more distant, early hominid ancestor Australopithecus — famously known for the 3-million-year-old Lucy specimen in Ethiopia.
—Tree Meinch, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2023
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Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate What goes for hominids, goes for canines.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 June 2024
The prevalence of forearm fractures in hominids indicates that parents of the past did not have the luxury of preventing climbing and falling, an intrinsic part of their niche.
—Carly Miller, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Tesla demonstrated the latest iteration of its humanoid robot, codenamed Optimus after the Transformers character, in front of a stunned audience at its We Robot event in October.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The same concept had been incorporated into the design of what was arguably Japan’s first humanoid robot, a large, smiling automaton named Gakutensoku that was unveiled in 1928.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Dec. 2024
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The study could pave the way for future research aimed at promoting gut health in humans, according to the researchers.Newsweek, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Spies recognize that nearly all humans, regardless of their flaws, possess at least one redeeming quality—some kernel of humanity a spy can focus on.Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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Nathan was the same person employed by Heard’s ex-husband Johnny Depp during during his high-profile trial defamation trial against the actress in 2022.Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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The three death row inmates who aren’t included in Biden’s list on Monday include two notorious mass shooters, as well as the person who killed multiple people at the Boston Marathon, The New York Times reported.Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024
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According to the museum, more than 150 fossils of these prehistoric creatures have been documented to date statewide, with around one-third of them coming from Orange County, where the latest bones were found.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
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The global phenomenon of 2016, Pokemon Go generated over $200 million in its first month and drove millions of players outdoors to hunt for virtual creatures which appeared on their mobile phone screens.Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2024
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Later, police arrested a man in connection to the shooting.Theo Burman, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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His save to deny Fletcher near the end of Wrexham’s 1-0 defeat away to the Yorkshire club in April was arguably one of the best against Parkinson’s men all campaign.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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However, as of Tuesday morning, online court records indicated that formal charges had not yet been filed against the individual.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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While many—but not all—of the changes for businesses were made permanent, a significant number of changes affecting individuals were temporary.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Brunner explains that native fish are vital to the park’s ecosystem, serving as a crucial food source for many species, including bears, otters and birds of prey.Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Until the mid-20th century, fruit trees lined the routes children walked to school, and fish and crabs were plentiful in the Patapsco River.Larkin Gallup, Baltimore Sun, 21 Dec. 2024
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The deceased birds will be stored in a volunteer’s freezer until transported to the Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History, joining one of the world’s largest collections of bird specimens.Alisha Camacho, Baltimore Sun, 28 Dec. 2024
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The best specimens have wound up at historical societies and museums, including a Menominee canoe currently sitting in Smithsonian Institution storage in Maryland.Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Hominid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hominid. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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