An archaeological dig in New Guinea by UNSW scientists has unearthed artefacts to provide strong evidence that a Neolithic period existed there 5000 years ago.
It is well known that agriculture developed independently in New Guinea 7000 years ago, but evidence of its influence on how people lived has eluded scientists – until now.
UNSW scientists suspect that New Guinea's bronze quoll could be a long lost Aussie that was isolated in New Guinea when climate change caused a rise in sea level.
