[iopq]

[citation needed]

it's humanoid remains, but not modern human

[tokai]

Right back at you with the citation needed. Humanoid is not a taxonomic term anymore. All Homo are humans. Never said modern, which it obviously isn't.

[iopq]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human

> Although some scientists equate the term "humans" with all members of the genus Homo, in common usage it generally refers to Homo sapiens, the only extant member.

[silverquiet]

I feel like this is peak HN pedantry, but it seems like there's some controversy amongst anthropologists these days as how to sort of colloquially define human; I've heard some say that any species in the genus homo should qualify.

[galangalalgol]

And how to legally define human is extremely controversial and always has been.

[dclowd9901]

Is this because there are people walking around today with a substantial amount of Neanderthal DNA and were being cautious not to denigrate them?

[denton-scratch]

I thought the term "humanoid" referred to bipedal aliens with bilateral symmetry. Or to human-like robots.

[shiroiushi]

"Humanoid" refers to anything with a human body morphology (i.e., bipedal, two legs, two arms, head). That can be actual humans, human-looking robots, bipedal aliens with bilateral symmetry, or even Barbie dolls I suppose.

[kergonath]

It’s something that looks like human remains, and that needs to be imaged properly to have a definitive answer.