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October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 by David Dickinson

Did an Ancient Supernova Force Humans to Walk Upright?

Crab nebula — The Crab Nebula (Messier 1) a recent supernova remnant noticed as a bright new star in Taurus in the 11th century. Image credit and copyright: Nick Howes.

A new study hints at a possible fascinating twist in human evolution. Did a chain of cosmic events triggered by a nearby ancient supernova force humans to walk upright?