Hey there, little scientists! Today, we’re going on an adventure to unravel the mystery of where modern humans came from. It turns out that scientists have discovered something totally unexpected.

Are you ready? Let’s dive in!

Evolution’s Wacky Puzzle

• In the world of science, there was a belief that all humans descended from a single group of ancestors who came out of Africa. But guess what? A brand new study has come along and added a funny twist to this theory. Scientists now suggest that modern humans actually descended from not one, but two populations!
• These populations lived in Africa for a million years separately before eventually merging across the continent. Isn’t that wacky? So, it seems that there isn’t just one birthplace of humanity, but a whole mixture of places.
• Inference: To figure this out, the scientists studied the genes (DNA) of 290 living people. They also used computer software to simulate different scenarios of ancient populations in Africa. It’s like a big puzzle game where they matched the DNA pieces to create the diversity we see in people today.
• The researchers found that our ancestors were a patchwork of different groups, migrating from one region to another, and mixing with each other over hundreds of thousands of years.
• They examined the DNA of various African groups and compared it with a person from Britain and even a 50,000-year-old Neanderthal found in Croatia. How cool is that?
• So, our young explorers, what does all this mean? Well, it means that our human story is much more complicated and funny than we thought. We all come from a common ancestry, but our ancestors were part of different populations living in Africa. They were like puzzle pieces that traveled around, mixing and mingling until they became us!
• Unfortunately, there aren’t many fossils or ancient DNA from that time period, so scientists have to rely on their detective skills to piece together this hilarious puzzle. Isn’t science amazing?
• Remember, the story of human evolution is still unfolding, and there’s always something new and exciting to discover.
• So, keep asking questions, exploring, and laughing along the way. Who knows what funny surprises the next study will bring? Happy exploring, my little scientists!

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