Extreme cooling 'caused extinction of early humans in Europe 1.1m years ago'
An extreme cooling event in Europe caused an extinction of early humans on the continent around 1.1 million years ago, a study suggests.
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An extreme cooling event in Europe caused an extinction of early humans on the continent around 1.1 million years ago, a study suggests.
Severe cold a million years ago forced our ancestors from the continent, but they adapted and returned.
The findings challenge the idea of continuous early human occupation of Europe, the researchers said.
Severe cold a million years ago forced our ancestors from the continent, but they adapted and returned.
The U.N. chief proclaimed this shift during a news briefing this week, announcing that July is set to become Earth's hottest month on record.