Ancient Sunscreen: How Early Humans Survived a Solar Storm Apocalypse 41,000 Years Ago
About 41,000 years ago, Homo sapiens may have survived increased solar radiation caused by a weakening magnetic field by using sunscreen-like ochre, tailored clothing, and caves. Neanderthals, lacking these technologies, likely faced greater exposure and disappeared around the same time. Ancient Homo sapiens may have survived a spike in solar radiation about 41,000 years ago …
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