Hunter-gatherers in Siberia died of a plague outbreak 5,500 years ago
Ars Technica Space • 6/17/2026 – 6/18/2026
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Cluster Activity
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2026-06-172026-06-18
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
1h
Age
2
Sources
from cluster
3
Hours Since Seen
Final Score27/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-06-17
- 2026-06-18Hunter-gatherers in Siberia died of a plague outbreak 5,500 years ago (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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