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Stereoscopic Imaging Reshapes Perception of Prehistoric La Pasiega Rock Art
Led by Complutense University, Madrid, a recent study has shed new light on ancient cave paintings, enriching our…
New Model of Human Evolution Challenges Long-Held Beliefs, Revealing Multiple Ancestors in Africa
A groundbreaking study published in Nature has unveiled a new model of human evolution, overturning the long-held notion…
Ancient humans may have paused in Arabia for 30,000 years on their way out of Africa
Shutterstock Ray Tobler, Australian National University; Shane T Grey, Garvan Institute, and Yassine Souilmi, University of Adelaide Most…
Enigmatic human fossil jawbone may be evidence of an early Homo sapiens presence in Europe – and adds mystery about who those humans were
Close examination of digital and 3D-printed models suggested the fossil needs to be reclassified. Brian A. Keeling Brian…
What Makes Us Human?
Scientists say our human DNA is roughly 96-99% identical to that of chimpanzees, our closest living primate relative…
Our Ancestors Met Neanderthals—And They May Have Met Earlier Than We Once Thought
It’s common knowledge to most of us that ancient human relatives lived with us in at least a…
Neanderthals died out 40,000 years ago, but there has never been more of their DNA on Earth
Artist: Tom Björklund / Moesgård Museum, Author provided Peter C. Kjærgaard, University of Copenhagen; Mark Maslin, UCL, and…
Future evolution: from looks to brains and personality, how will humans change in the next 10,000 years?
Where’s next for Homo Sapiens? Shutterstock Nicholas R. Longrich, University of Bath READER QUESTION: If humans don’t die…
Scientists Found a “Ghost” Lineage in the Human Genome Through Machine Learning
As we advance what we know about where we came from as a species, we slowly open up…
Researchers Found the Oldest Evidence Yet of Humans in the Americas
The story of human migrations to all corners of the world are vibrant, and showcase the sheer spirit…