Podcast: Denisovan DNA in modern Europeans, and the birth of an unusual celestial object

Podcast: Denisovan DNA in modern Europeans, and the birth of an unusual celestial object

Podcast: Our Denisovan DNA

By combing through the DNA of over 27,000 modern-day Icelanders, researchers have uncovered new insights about the ancient hominin species who interbred with Homo sapiens. Plus, the scent of lemur love, a hidden Viking trade route and ‘gargantuan’ hail.

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