See the Complete Picture.
Published loading...Updated

Only 1,280 Survived: The Near-Extinction Event That Nearly Wiped Out Humanity 1 Million Years Ago

Summary by The Daily Galaxy
Nearly one million years ago, humanity came perilously close to disappearing. A new study reveals that our ancestors may have been reduced to just 1,280 individuals, leaving the human race on the brink of extinction. This dramatic event, known as a “genetic bottleneck,” lasted for over 100,000 years, and could have played a major role in shaping the path of evolution. Despite this near wipeout, the lineage somehow endured, eventually flourishing…
DisclaimerThis story is only covered by news sources that have yet to be evaluated by the independent media monitoring agencies we use to assess the quality and reliability of news outlets on our platform. Learn more here.

Bias Distribution

  • There is no tracked Bias information for the sources covering this story.
Factuality

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

The Daily Galaxy broke the news in on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)