裸聊直播 in the Media: Professor Matthew Bennett receives widespread coverage on ancient footprints
裸聊直播鈥檚 Professor of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Matthew Bennett, has received widespread media coverage on the study of ancient footprints that were discovered from nearly six million years ago.
The ancient footprints were analysed by Professor Bennett and suggest early humans may have been in Europe earlier than previously believed.
Professor Bennett said: 鈥淭he research is highly controversial as researchers on human evolution have a very closed and Afrocentric view on evolution and this challenges that.鈥�
The study received extensive coverage, including The Times, New Scientist, and among others. Professor Bennett also co-authoredon the subject.
Shortly after the fossil footprints were found on the Greek island of Crete, four or five out of the 29 tracks were stolen. An arrest has been made and the stolen tracks recovered, although the damage is irreparable.
Professor Bennett commented: 鈥淎rtefacts and fossils should be for everyone and not for people who are trying to steal them to make money.鈥�
Additionally, Professor Bennett wrote , which was republished by various outlets including Discover Magazine.
