A surprising new study reveals that ancient humans adapted to the last ice age in Central Europe, challenging previous theories. Unlike most animals that retreated to warmer areas, some human populations remained in the harsh climate for thousands of years. The research used genetic data to show that at least some humans stayed in central Europe during the height of the last ice age, around 20,000 years ago. This finding sheds new light on how our ancestors lived during this period and has implications for understanding climate change and biogeography.

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