Researchers 3D-print a skeleton of a newly discovered ancient human ancestor

Updated 9.10.15, 1:46 PM EDT by Hashem AL-ghaili

A newly discovered human ancestor called Homo Naledi has been found in a South African cave. The skull of the new species, who lived around 2 to 3 million years ago, was 3D-printed by researchers to understand its unique features.

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