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Debating When The 'Age Of Humans' Began

Debating When The 'Age Of Humans' Began

Update: 2021-04-12

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Scientists are hunting for geological evidence to pinpoint exactly when humans became a major force shaping life on Earth. But settling on the date could unleash a larger debate.

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Debating When The 'Age Of Humans' Began

Debating When The 'Age Of Humans' Began

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