JOURNAL ARTICLE

Fossil Superstar.

  • Published In: Science News, 2024, v. 206, n. 8. P. 18 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bower, Bruce 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Fossil Superstar" from Science News discusses the discovery and significance of Lucy, a 3.2 million-year-old partial skeleton found in Ethiopia. Lucy's unique blend of humanlike and apelike features challenged traditional views of human evolution, leading to debates about bipedalism and brain size. The discovery of Lucy, along with other fossils from her species, Australopithecus afarensis, has reshaped our understanding of early hominid evolution. Lucy's fame and impact on scientific research continue to be felt 50 years after her discovery. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2024/11, Vol. 206, Issue 8, p18
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:180572291
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