We are getting a clearer sense of where and how often Homo sapiens and Neanderthals interbred, and it turns out the behaviour ...

Recent research on human evolution suggests that the extinction of our Neanderthal cousins may have been hastened by physiological differences in red blood cells. This finding underscores the ...

The discovery of ancient human cousins has long stirred wonder and debate. Early Neanderthal remains offered a glimpse into our distant past, prompting questions about how they lived and whether they ...

Neanderthals lived in small, isolated groups where survival outweighed social choice. Archaeological evidence suggests that mating opportunities were shaped by proximity, group size, and physical ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Neanderthals have long been the subject of intense scientific debate. This is largely because we still lack clear answers to some ...

The Altamura Man was discovered in a cave in southern Italy in 1993. K.A.R.S.T. PRIN Project Neanderthals had a distinctive appearance. Before they died out roughly 40,000 years ago, Homo sapiens’ ...

New research suggests that maggots may be the secret ingredient responsible for extremely high nitrogen values found in Neanderthal remains. People who study Neanderthals have often wondered about ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

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The original evolution of hominins (modern humans and their evolutionary ancestors since the split with other great apes) took place in Africa about 7 million years ago, based on the fossil record.

Researchers found that ancient hominids—including early humans—were exposed to lead throughout childhood, leaving chemical traces in fossil teeth. Experiments suggest this exposure may have driven ...