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January 2019 PMID 30683877

External ballistics of Pleistocene hand-thrown spears: experimental performance data and implications for human evolution.

Annemieke Milks, David Parker, Matt Pope

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Across the social discussions, participants express strong agreement and high interest, often describing the findings as 'exciting' and 'game-changing,' particularly emphasizing that Neanderthals may have been capable of long-distance hunting similar to modern humans. The tone and word choices, such as 'super exciting' and 'well done,' reflect both enthusiasm and recognition of the study’s significance, indicating a deep engagement and acknowledgment of its high impact on the field.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions highlight consensus on the significance and exciting nature of the research, emphasizing a shared belief in its implications for understanding human evolution.

InterestHigh interest

Posts consistently show high interest with phrases like 'super exciting research,' 'game changer,' and excitement around the topic’s relevance, indicating strong engagement with the material.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many posts reference specific aspects of the study, such as Neanderthals' hunting strategies and the broader implications for human behavior, demonstrating deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Numerous discussions suggest that the study influences perceptions of human evolution, with comments about how it 'changes our understanding' or 'advances knowledge,' showing high perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The emergence of weaponry marks an important point in human evolution, reflecting changes in ecology, cognition, language, and social behaviors.
  • Distance weapons, which are more advanced than hand-held, short-range weapons, are believed to have developed during the Middle Stone Age and Upper Paleolithic, contributing to what is considered full behavioral modernity.
  • Research involving trained javelin athletes reveals that Neanderthals likely practiced distance hunting, showcasing a level of behavioral flexibility similar to that of modern humans.
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Chris Stringer
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External ballistics of Pleistocene hand-thrown spears: experimental performance data and implications for human evolution https://t.co/eIuo3JerBB

Dec 22, 2022 · 14 likes · 5 shares · 29,821 followers View post →
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External ballistics of Pleistocene hand-thrown spears: experimental performance data and implications for human evolution @AnnemiekeMilks @TheCoachParker @MatthewPope https://t.co/hNfpR1uI6Z via @SciReports

Jan 25, 2019 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 50,405 followers View post →
UCL Institute of Archaeology
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⏩Neanderthal Ballistics - super exciting research #openaccess paper @AnnemiekeMilks & @MatthewPope “External ballistics of Pleistocene hand-thrown spears: experimental performance data and implications for human evolution” @nature #freeaccess https://t.co/VIH9MjSIAW

Jan 25, 2019 · 6 likes · 6 shares · 12,138 followers View post →
Paula García Medrano
@PGarciaMedrano · X

External ballistics of Pleistocene hand-thrown spears: experimental performance data!! ⁦@SciReports⁩ Congrats to the authors!! Well done!!

Jan 25, 2019 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 1,456 followers View post →
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RT: @PGarciaMedrano External ballistics of Pleistocene hand-thrown spears: experimental performance data!! @SciReports Congrats to the authors!! Well done!!

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Jens Notroff
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Original study @AnnemiekeMilks et al. ("External ballistics of #Pleistocene hand-thrown #spears: #experimental performance data and implications for human #evolution") published in @SciReports 9, 2019: https://t.co/3u35iIilhc

Jan 25, 2019 · 3 likes · 18,824 followers View post →

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Open Access UCL Research: External ballistics of Pleistocene hand-thrown spears: experimental performance data and implications for human evolution https://t.co/x0LiHMcMmG

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External ballistics of Pleistocene hand-thrown spears: experimental performance data and implications for human evolution... and for language evolution! https://t.co/zwAwTwWmzU https://t.co/V5JNMLeH1u

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Project Astrolabe
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"External ballistics of Pleistocene hand-thrown spears: experimental performance data and implications for human evolution" by Annemieke Milks, David Parker, and Matt Pope https://t.co/tvNtJvP6jn Neanderthals could have been long-distance killers https://t.co/29Z85vWAhn

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External ballistics of Pleistocene hand-thrown spears: experimental performance data and implications for human evolution. https://t.co/Z7SeMFAail #evolution

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UCL Institute of Archaeology
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RT @UCLarchaeology: ⏩Neanderthal Ballistics - super exciting research #openaccess paper @AnnemiekeMilks & @MatthewPope “External ballisti…

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Shot Fox
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External ballistics of Pleistocene hand-thrown spears: experimental performance data and implications for human evolution | Scientific Reports > So Neanderthals threw spears to hunt prey #QuelleSurprise https://t.co/iNeP2P778P

Jan 26, 2019 · 2 likes · 4,063 followers View post →
Ian Gilligan
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Steve Patton
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RT @PGarciaMedrano: External ballistics of Pleistocene hand-thrown spears: experimental performance data!! ⁦@SciReports⁩ Congrats to the au…

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RT @UCLarchaeology: ⏩Neanderthal Ballistics - super exciting research #openaccess paper @AnnemiekeMilks & @MatthewPope “External ballisti…

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Jens Notroff
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Original study @AnnemiekeMilks et al. ("External ballistics of #Pleistocene hand-thrown #spears: #experimental performance data and implications for human #evolution") published in @SciReports 9, 2019: https://t.co/3u35iIilhc

Jan 25, 2019 · 3 likes · 18,824 followers View post →
World Archaeology
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UCL Institute of Archaeology
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⏩Neanderthal Ballistics - super exciting research #openaccess paper @AnnemiekeMilks & @MatthewPope “External ballistics of Pleistocene hand-thrown spears: experimental performance data and implications for human evolution” @nature #freeaccess https://t.co/VIH9MjSIAW

Jan 25, 2019 · 6 likes · 6 shares · 12,138 followers View post →
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RT @FATAPUERCA: RT: @PGarciaMedrano External ballistics of Pleistocene hand-thrown spears: experimental performance data!! @SciReports Co…

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@FATAPUERCA · X

RT: @PGarciaMedrano External ballistics of Pleistocene hand-thrown spears: experimental performance data!! @SciReports Congrats to the authors!! Well done!!

Jan 25, 2019 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 36,383 followers View post →
PaleoAnthropology+
@Qafzeh · X

External ballistics of Pleistocene hand-thrown spears: experimental performance data and implications for human evolution @AnnemiekeMilks @TheCoachParker @MatthewPope https://t.co/hNfpR1uI6Z via @SciReports

Jan 25, 2019 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 50,405 followers View post →
Paula García Medrano
@PGarciaMedrano · X

External ballistics of Pleistocene hand-thrown spears: experimental performance data!! ⁦@SciReports⁩ Congrats to the authors!! Well done!!

Jan 25, 2019 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 1,456 followers View post →