Nature.

In a experiment, I don't know yet.

Why is it like so far?

Like, it sounds so simple.

They had no idea.

But now the data's...

I find this not only refreshing, but at some level astounding.

Nature.

Welcome back to the Nature podcast.

This week, we're diving into the ancient past and finding out about the almost

century-long quest to date an ancient school.

And we're learning about an Antarctic rainforest from the Cretaceous. I'm

Charmany Bandell. And I'm Nicar. So, as regular listeners may be aware, we're all working from home at the moment due to the ongoing pandemic.

So things will probably sound a bit different for the foreseeable future.

Sharmony, you're on the phone to me now. How are you doing this week?

I'm all right. I'm enjoying being on the phone to you, Nick.

I'm here at home. I'm buried under three blankets, a shawl and a duvet for maximum soundproofing.

Well, that sounds like very good soundproofing. Last time you sound almost like you're in a studio, so I think you've got the soundproofing nailed.

But on with the show, and first up, we have some breaking news.

An ancient hominid school in fantastic condition has been dug up just 99 years ago.

Okay, so maybe this fossil hominid head isn't a brand new discovery,

but researchers are still trying to unravel the secrets of the Broken Hill School,

...