New study reveals archaic ‘hobbits’ were even smaller than previously thought

Recent fossil discoveries on the Indonesian island of Flores have revealed that the ancient human species, Homo floresiensis, commonly referred to as “hobbits” due to their small stature, were even tinier than previously thought...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/08/archaic-hobbits-were-smaller-than-previously-thought/

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UN Chief Calls for Truce as Infant Tests Positive for Gaza’s First Case of Polio
https://truthout.org/articles/un-chief-calls-for-truce-as-infant-tests-positive-for-gazas-first-case-of-polio/

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The battle-lines for Holyrood 2026 have been drawn, and it’s who will Scottish voters blame most for the public spending cuts that are going to cripple the country: SNP or Labour?

My Friday evening newsletter in The Herald https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24523695.holyrood-2026-battle-lines-blame-snp-labour/