 The earliest evidence of modern humans in Southeast Asia dates back to around 70,000 years ago, suggesting that these people arrived earlier than previously thought. This discovery was made possible through the analysis of two fossilized bones found in a cave in Laos. These bones were dated using radiocarbon and uranium thorium methods, as well as geometric morphometrics, which revealed that the bones belonged to a modern human species. This suggests that modern humans had already reached Southeast Asia before 70,000 years ago, and that they may have been responsible for the extinction of some of the region's hominins. This article was authored by Sarah E. Freidline, Kira E. Westerway, Renault Joannes Boyow, and others.