ScienceGenetic study finds Easter Island seafarers settled in Hawaii

A genetic study indicates that seafarers from Easter Island in the South Pacific crossed the ocean in double-hulled sailing canoes and settled in Hawaii, more than 4,400 miles (7,100 km) away.

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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 14:00Original