Gopesh Jha
@gopesh.bsky.social
PhD student @MPI_GEA @UniversityofTubingen
Major love: Cooking, Poetry, and Theater.
Professionally, I am an Archaeologist and Palaeoclimate enthusiastic; wondering about Human Origins; Works with Stable Isotopes, Biomarkers, Stone tools.
Major love: Cooking, Poetry, and Theater.
Professionally, I am an Archaeologist and Palaeoclimate enthusiastic; wondering about Human Origins; Works with Stable Isotopes, Biomarkers, Stone tools.
Pinned
Paper alert 🎓🌿
I’m excited to share a new publication from my PhD
On-site plant-wax biomarkers + compound-specific isotopes show why relying on bulk δ13C of SOM can mislead in the tropics. Case study: Jwalapuram (S. India).
Read: www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
Huge thanks to all co-authors 🙏
I’m excited to share a new publication from my PhD
On-site plant-wax biomarkers + compound-specific isotopes show why relying on bulk δ13C of SOM can mislead in the tropics. Case study: Jwalapuram (S. India).
Read: www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
Huge thanks to all co-authors 🙏
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A journey into the sensory world of ancient Arabia: incense, ritual, trade, memory & scent 🌿🔥🏺🧪
www.dainst.org/en/newsroom/...
www.dainst.org/en/newsroom/...
DAI - Scents of Arabia
www.dainst.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
A journey into the sensory world of ancient Arabia: incense, ritual, trade, memory & scent 🌿🔥🏺🧪
www.dainst.org/en/newsroom/...
www.dainst.org/en/newsroom/...
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🌿 “What the Invisible Dream — Cosmoperceptions of the Forest”
Art from residencies in the Amazon, Marajó, Atlantic Forest, Sápmi & Rio Negro/Munich exploring forests, waters & cycles.
📅 Nov 10, 7PM
📍 Galeria Benedito Nunes, Belém (PA)
🆓 Free entry
More info: www.goethe.de/ins/br/pt/st... 
Art from residencies in the Amazon, Marajó, Atlantic Forest, Sápmi & Rio Negro/Munich exploring forests, waters & cycles.
📅 Nov 10, 7PM
📍 Galeria Benedito Nunes, Belém (PA)
🆓 Free entry
More info: www.goethe.de/ins/br/pt/st... 
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🌿 “What the Invisible Dream — Cosmoperceptions of the Forest”
Art from residencies in the Amazon, Marajó, Atlantic Forest, Sápmi & Rio Negro/Munich exploring forests, waters & cycles.
📅 Nov 10, 7PM
📍 Galeria Benedito Nunes, Belém (PA)
🆓 Free entry
More info: www.goethe.de/ins/br/pt/st... 
Art from residencies in the Amazon, Marajó, Atlantic Forest, Sápmi & Rio Negro/Munich exploring forests, waters & cycles.
📅 Nov 10, 7PM
📍 Galeria Benedito Nunes, Belém (PA)
🆓 Free entry
More info: www.goethe.de/ins/br/pt/st... 
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[new paper alert!!]. Taking another look at the traditional Out of Africa I model… 😎😎
@courtneymanthey.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@courtneymanthey.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
November 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
[new paper alert!!]. Taking another look at the traditional Out of Africa I model… 😎😎
@courtneymanthey.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@courtneymanthey.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The new issue of PaleoAnthropology is now online! 📢
It includes the Special Issue 'What’s in a Name? Late Middle and Early Late Pleistocene Hominin Systematics'
The cover features the article 'Revisiting the Anatomy of the Florisbad Hominin Cranium' by Balzeau et al.
#humanevolution #openaccess
It includes the Special Issue 'What’s in a Name? Late Middle and Early Late Pleistocene Hominin Systematics'
The cover features the article 'Revisiting the Anatomy of the Florisbad Hominin Cranium' by Balzeau et al.
#humanevolution #openaccess
The latest issue of PaleoAnthropology is out now!
Volume 2025, Issue 2 #openaccess
📖Read Here: paleoanthropology.org/ojs/index.ph...
#paleoanthropology #humanevolution
Volume 2025, Issue 2 #openaccess
📖Read Here: paleoanthropology.org/ojs/index.ph...
#paleoanthropology #humanevolution
November 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The new issue of PaleoAnthropology is now online! 📢
It includes the Special Issue 'What’s in a Name? Late Middle and Early Late Pleistocene Hominin Systematics'
The cover features the article 'Revisiting the Anatomy of the Florisbad Hominin Cranium' by Balzeau et al.
#humanevolution #openaccess
It includes the Special Issue 'What’s in a Name? Late Middle and Early Late Pleistocene Hominin Systematics'
The cover features the article 'Revisiting the Anatomy of the Florisbad Hominin Cranium' by Balzeau et al.
#humanevolution #openaccess
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COMING SOON! We’re delighted to share that our executive report, bringing together experts on regenerative agriculture and resilient food systems will be released soon.
October 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
COMING SOON! We’re delighted to share that our executive report, bringing together experts on regenerative agriculture and resilient food systems will be released soon.
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We hosted ‘The Voices of the Global South on the Anthropocene’ Conference in June 2024 at the Max-Planck-Institute of Geoanthropoloy Jena, Germany.
You can read more about this event, and the important discussions we engaged in, both below and at the link in our bio!
You can read more about this event, and the important discussions we engaged in, both below and at the link in our bio!
October 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
We hosted ‘The Voices of the Global South on the Anthropocene’ Conference in June 2024 at the Max-Planck-Institute of Geoanthropoloy Jena, Germany.
You can read more about this event, and the important discussions we engaged in, both below and at the link in our bio!
You can read more about this event, and the important discussions we engaged in, both below and at the link in our bio!
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Our aim is to bring together diverse voices and perspectives, incorporating palaeoecology, archaeology and traditional knowledge, to address pressing challenges relating to climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss.
October 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Our aim is to bring together diverse voices and perspectives, incorporating palaeoecology, archaeology and traditional knowledge, to address pressing challenges relating to climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss.
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High-quality Denisovan genome, reconstructed from a molar found at Denisova Cave. Belonged to a man who lived ~200 Kya
A high-coverage genome from a 200,000-year-old Denisovan 🏺🧪
S. Peyregne, @benceviola.bsky.social, @elenaessel.bsky.social, @janetk.bsky.social et al
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
A high-coverage genome from a 200,000-year-old Denisovan 🏺🧪
S. Peyregne, @benceviola.bsky.social, @elenaessel.bsky.social, @janetk.bsky.social et al
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
October 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
High-quality Denisovan genome, reconstructed from a molar found at Denisova Cave. Belonged to a man who lived ~200 Kya
A high-coverage genome from a 200,000-year-old Denisovan 🏺🧪
S. Peyregne, @benceviola.bsky.social, @elenaessel.bsky.social, @janetk.bsky.social et al
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
A high-coverage genome from a 200,000-year-old Denisovan 🏺🧪
S. Peyregne, @benceviola.bsky.social, @elenaessel.bsky.social, @janetk.bsky.social et al
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Paper alert 🎓🌿
I’m excited to share a new publication from my PhD
On-site plant-wax biomarkers + compound-specific isotopes show why relying on bulk δ13C of SOM can mislead in the tropics. Case study: Jwalapuram (S. India).
Read: www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
Huge thanks to all co-authors 🙏
I’m excited to share a new publication from my PhD
On-site plant-wax biomarkers + compound-specific isotopes show why relying on bulk δ13C of SOM can mislead in the tropics. Case study: Jwalapuram (S. India).
Read: www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
Huge thanks to all co-authors 🙏
October 15, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Paper alert 🎓🌿
I’m excited to share a new publication from my PhD
On-site plant-wax biomarkers + compound-specific isotopes show why relying on bulk δ13C of SOM can mislead in the tropics. Case study: Jwalapuram (S. India).
Read: www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
Huge thanks to all co-authors 🙏
I’m excited to share a new publication from my PhD
On-site plant-wax biomarkers + compound-specific isotopes show why relying on bulk δ13C of SOM can mislead in the tropics. Case study: Jwalapuram (S. India).
Read: www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
Huge thanks to all co-authors 🙏
As I wrap up my doctoral research, I find I have even more questions than when I began—and the picture keeps getting more complex.
Here’s a mint-fresh Levallois point core from the Baghor Coarse Member (~40–50 ka) in the Middle Son Valley (north-central India).
#HumanOrigins #Palaeolithic #India
Here’s a mint-fresh Levallois point core from the Baghor Coarse Member (~40–50 ka) in the Middle Son Valley (north-central India).
#HumanOrigins #Palaeolithic #India
October 11, 2025 at 11:43 AM
As I wrap up my doctoral research, I find I have even more questions than when I began—and the picture keeps getting more complex.
Here’s a mint-fresh Levallois point core from the Baghor Coarse Member (~40–50 ka) in the Middle Son Valley (north-central India).
#HumanOrigins #Palaeolithic #India
Here’s a mint-fresh Levallois point core from the Baghor Coarse Member (~40–50 ka) in the Middle Son Valley (north-central India).
#HumanOrigins #Palaeolithic #India
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#newpreprint: "Climate Shaped the Global Population Structure of Leopards and their Extinction in Europe": www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...! Leopards are charming big cats but there are many mysteries around them. Thread 🧵
October 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
#newpreprint: "Climate Shaped the Global Population Structure of Leopards and their Extinction in Europe": www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...! Leopards are charming big cats but there are many mysteries around them. Thread 🧵
A lot more is coming about the technological transitions, Toba's impact, and climatic context.
Hats off to @ekerdoncuff.bsky.social @priyamoorjani et al.'s outstanding work.
Do read the original paper - doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...
P.S. A lot to wrap up in so little time, but looking fwd. to 2026.
Hats off to @ekerdoncuff.bsky.social @priyamoorjani et al.'s outstanding work.
Do read the original paper - doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...
P.S. A lot to wrap up in so little time, but looking fwd. to 2026.
October 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM
A lot more is coming about the technological transitions, Toba's impact, and climatic context.
Hats off to @ekerdoncuff.bsky.social @priyamoorjani et al.'s outstanding work.
Do read the original paper - doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...
P.S. A lot to wrap up in so little time, but looking fwd. to 2026.
Hats off to @ekerdoncuff.bsky.social @priyamoorjani et al.'s outstanding work.
Do read the original paper - doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...
P.S. A lot to wrap up in so little time, but looking fwd. to 2026.
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The genetics of South Asia are coming into focus, helping reveal how fast the avalanche of modern humans got going. This region has more Neanderthal genetic variation than any other, and a unique component of Denisovan ancestry never seen before.
www.johnhawks.net/p/deep-histo...
www.johnhawks.net/p/deep-histo...
Deep history from the genomes of India
People carrying Neanderthal mixture entered the subcontinent after 50,000 years ago, meeting Denisovans
www.johnhawks.net
October 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The genetics of South Asia are coming into focus, helping reveal how fast the avalanche of modern humans got going. This region has more Neanderthal genetic variation than any other, and a unique component of Denisovan ancestry never seen before.
www.johnhawks.net/p/deep-histo...
www.johnhawks.net/p/deep-histo...
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So excited to announce the lineup of speakers here @heasvienna.bsky.social for the 2025/6 academic year! We have some outstanding speakers for our three seminar series in Archaelogical Science, Ancient Genomics and Human Evolution & the Palaeolithic. All hybrid! Register now at HEAS.at
October 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
So excited to announce the lineup of speakers here @heasvienna.bsky.social for the 2025/6 academic year! We have some outstanding speakers for our three seminar series in Archaelogical Science, Ancient Genomics and Human Evolution & the Palaeolithic. All hybrid! Register now at HEAS.at
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Note that @isotopes.bsky.social (with other methods) found that lakes lost hypolimnetic oxygen in three more (far-away) sectors of Greenland around the same time. Oxygen depletion was apparently widespread, in response to a few degrees of summer warming. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Aquatic plant wax hydrogen and carbon isotopes in Greenland lakes record shifts in methane cycling during past Holocene warming
δ2H values of aquatic plant wax reveal past Holocene warming led to expanded CH4 cycling in lakes across Greenland.
www.science.org
October 1, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Note that @isotopes.bsky.social (with other methods) found that lakes lost hypolimnetic oxygen in three more (far-away) sectors of Greenland around the same time. Oxygen depletion was apparently widespread, in response to a few degrees of summer warming. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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One more conceptual layer of the Bretskyan hierarchy: how organisms map on their range and environments or what is the geometry of their movement (as exemplified by dogs and cats).
🧪 ⚒️ #Paleobio #EvoBio #Macroecology
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
🧪 ⚒️ #Paleobio #EvoBio #Macroecology
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
October 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM
One more conceptual layer of the Bretskyan hierarchy: how organisms map on their range and environments or what is the geometry of their movement (as exemplified by dogs and cats).
🧪 ⚒️ #Paleobio #EvoBio #Macroecology
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
🧪 ⚒️ #Paleobio #EvoBio #Macroecology
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
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Had some fun with this one! Based on a publication by @mariaguagnin.bsky.social and our terrific team! 🐪
m.youtube.com/shorts/7Pcec...
m.youtube.com/shorts/7Pcec...
12,000-year-old road signs
YouTube video by Griffith University
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October 1, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Had some fun with this one! Based on a publication by @mariaguagnin.bsky.social and our terrific team! 🐪
m.youtube.com/shorts/7Pcec...
m.youtube.com/shorts/7Pcec...
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After two days of reading, thinking, and reading again, I think there are two possible ways to interpret the Yunxian cranium (note that @johnhawks.net and others have already shared some great, and often overlapping ideas): (1/4)
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
The phylogenetic position of the Yunxian cranium elucidates the origin of Homo longi and the Denisovans
Diverse forms of Homo coexisted during the Middle Pleistocene. Whether these fossil humans represent different species or clades is debated. The ~1-million-year-old Yunxian 2 fossil from China is impo...
www.science.org
September 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
After two days of reading, thinking, and reading again, I think there are two possible ways to interpret the Yunxian cranium (note that @johnhawks.net and others have already shared some great, and often overlapping ideas): (1/4)
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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This non #FlintFriday and #FieldworkFriday, I would like to share this mint-fresh Quartzite handaxe from SE India, likely dating back to Middle Pleistocene.
Yes, it hurts to see that broken tip! Still, one of my best find.
I am field-sick, can't wait to go back.
#Acheulean #India #HumanOrigins
Yes, it hurts to see that broken tip! Still, one of my best find.
I am field-sick, can't wait to go back.
#Acheulean #India #HumanOrigins
September 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This non #FlintFriday and #FieldworkFriday, I would like to share this mint-fresh Quartzite handaxe from SE India, likely dating back to Middle Pleistocene.
Yes, it hurts to see that broken tip! Still, one of my best find.
I am field-sick, can't wait to go back.
#Acheulean #India #HumanOrigins
Yes, it hurts to see that broken tip! Still, one of my best find.
I am field-sick, can't wait to go back.
#Acheulean #India #HumanOrigins
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‼️📣Extremely proud to see this great collaborative work out!
Oldest Shell Ornament Workshop in Western Europe at Saint-Césaire: www.pnas.org/cgi/doi/10.1...
#Prehistory #Archaeology #Chatelperronian #Shells #Beads #Homosapiens #Neandertal #Ornament
Details of discovery & implications ⏬ 🧵 1/20
Oldest Shell Ornament Workshop in Western Europe at Saint-Césaire: www.pnas.org/cgi/doi/10.1...
#Prehistory #Archaeology #Chatelperronian #Shells #Beads #Homosapiens #Neandertal #Ornament
Details of discovery & implications ⏬ 🧵 1/20
PNAS
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans...
www.pnas.org
September 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
‼️📣Extremely proud to see this great collaborative work out!
Oldest Shell Ornament Workshop in Western Europe at Saint-Césaire: www.pnas.org/cgi/doi/10.1...
#Prehistory #Archaeology #Chatelperronian #Shells #Beads #Homosapiens #Neandertal #Ornament
Details of discovery & implications ⏬ 🧵 1/20
Oldest Shell Ornament Workshop in Western Europe at Saint-Césaire: www.pnas.org/cgi/doi/10.1...
#Prehistory #Archaeology #Chatelperronian #Shells #Beads #Homosapiens #Neandertal #Ornament
Details of discovery & implications ⏬ 🧵 1/20
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Thanks to @isbarchaeology.bsky.social and @isba11.bsky.social for a great conference.
I mentioned the legacy of Henk Kars of VU who established ISBA
Geoarchaeology closed. Here is the link to the petition to save Earth Sciences @vuamsterdam.bsky.social
www.change.org/p/red-aardwe...
I mentioned the legacy of Henk Kars of VU who established ISBA
Geoarchaeology closed. Here is the link to the petition to save Earth Sciences @vuamsterdam.bsky.social
www.change.org/p/red-aardwe...
September 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Thanks to @isbarchaeology.bsky.social and @isba11.bsky.social for a great conference.
I mentioned the legacy of Henk Kars of VU who established ISBA
Geoarchaeology closed. Here is the link to the petition to save Earth Sciences @vuamsterdam.bsky.social
www.change.org/p/red-aardwe...
I mentioned the legacy of Henk Kars of VU who established ISBA
Geoarchaeology closed. Here is the link to the petition to save Earth Sciences @vuamsterdam.bsky.social
www.change.org/p/red-aardwe...
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What a week! 🎉 Big thanks to @isba11.bsky.social for hosting an incredible ISBA conference — so well organized and full of great science.
August 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
What a week! 🎉 Big thanks to @isba11.bsky.social for hosting an incredible ISBA conference — so well organized and full of great science.