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Human Evolution II: Recent Evolution; and "Becoming Human" NOVA Preview

Anthropologist John Hawks of the University of Wisconsin - Madison talks about recent human evolution, especially of our ability to digest lactose. And producer Graham Townsley discusses his three-part PBS NOVA premiering on November 3rd called "Becoming Human". Plus, we test your knowledge of some recent science in the news. Web sites related to this episode include www.snipurl.com/t1ivr

 
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Anthropologist John Hawks of the University of Wisconsin–Madison talks about recent human evolution, especially of our ability to digest lactose. And producer Graham Townsley discusses his three-part PBS NOVA premiering on November 3rd called Becoming Human. Plus, we test your knowledge of some recent science in the news. Web sites related to this episode include www.snipurl.com/t1ivr



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