Population collapse almost wiped out human ancestors, say scientists
Population collapse almost wiped out human ancestors, say scientists
Genomics analysis indicates that at least 800,000 years ago breeding individuals sank to as few as 1,300
The decline appears to coincide with significant changes in global climate that turned glaciations into long-term events, a decrease in sea surface temperatures, and a possible long period of drought in Africa and Eurasia. The team behind the work said the time window also coincides with a relatively empty period on the fossil record.
Isn’t this old news?
Yeah, we've know that for 40 years, so how the hell is this news?
While climate is a possibility, disease and war could also be a factor. Hell, even today religious groups breed like bunnies because in 1346 the Black Death hit and the human population was hit hard. The church pushed families to stop taking natural birth control and to have babies. The problem is no one told them to stop doing that.