Tcho-Tcho remains discovered

DNA identifies new ancient human dubbed 'X-woman'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8583254.stm

Scientists have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human through analysis of DNA from a finger bone unearthed in a Siberian cave.

"Certain enigmatic Asian fossils dated between 250,000-650,000 years ago such as Narmada (in India), and Yunxian, Dali and Jinniushan (in China) have been considered as possible Asian derivatives of Homo heidelbergensis, so they are also potential candidates for this mystery non-erectus lineage," said Prof Stringer.

Administrivia #1

It would be kind of cool if you could make "Administrative" posts for consumption of blog editors only...

I'll take a stab at a better layout later, and recommendations or offers to do a better job that me welcomed.

A thought: maybe we should categorize based on an appropriate story, where possible? At least label them thus.

HPLPOTD (H. P. Lovecraft Picture of the Day)

Clearly a taxonomic holdover from the time of the Elder Things:
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/326/5954/840

NASA Discovers Life Hidden 600 Feet Below Antarctic Ice

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/03/16/nasa-discovers-life-hidden-600-feet-below-antarctic-ice/

Admittedly not the most dramatic first entry, but the project needs to start somewhere.