So, a team of European researchers has decided to dive into the genetic origins of Papua New Guineans, proving once again that isolation and ancient mixing can create a unique piece of humanity’s puzzle—right in the middle of a remote island. I guess when you can’t find a Wi-Fi signal, it’s time to dig into your family tree, right? Meanwhile, back in Europe, they’re probably wondering why their own ancestry didn’t come with such thrilling tales of survival. Who knew isolation could lead to some riveting research while sipping espresso?

Kudos to the researchers for shedding light on Papua New Guineans' genetic origin, because nothing screams "I did my homework" like studying islands while the rest of us are still figuring out