2001 Scientific Discoveries Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 19 Jul Discovery of Sahelanthropus tchadensis skull: A team led by French paleontologist Michel Brunet discovered a nearly complete skull of Sahelanthropus tchadensis in the Djurab Desert of northern Chad. This fossil, nicknamed 'Toumaï' meaning 'hope of life' in the local Dazaga language, is estimated to be between 6 and 7 million years old and is considered one of the oldest known species in the human family tree. source: humanorigins.si.edu
- 04 Sep Google files patent for PageRank algorithm: On September 4, 2001, Google filed a patent for its PageRank algorithm, a system that ranks web pages based on their importance and relevance. This algorithm became a foundational component of Google's search engine, revolutionizing the way information is indexed and retrieved on the internet. source: nytimes.com
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