Human Origins
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Discovery of Ancient Baby Tooth Places Humans in Western Europe 10,000 Years Earlier Than Previously Thought
The archeologists also uncovered a number of Neanderthal artifacts suggesting the two species coexisted in the area
East Africa's Oldest Modern Human Fossil Is Way Older Than Previously Thought
Analysis of ash from a massive volcanic eruption places the famed Omo I fossil 36,000 years back in time
Famed Paleoanthropologist and Wildlife Conservationist Richard Leakey Dies at 77
His team's discovery of early human skulls and skeletons cemented Africa as the cradle of humanity
Seven New Things We Learned About Human Evolution in 2021
Paleoanthropologists Briana Pobiner and Ryan McRae reveal some of the year's best findings in human origins studies
The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2021
Thrilling discoveries, hurdles in the fight against Covid and advancements in space exploration defined the past year
How Do Snails Get Their Shells? And More Questions From Our Readers
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What Drove Homo Erectus Out of Africa?
Excavations at a site in northern Israel are at the heart of a debate about the species' migrations
New Research Suggests Human-Like Footprints in Crete Date to 6.05 Million Years Ago
The findings could upend scientists' understanding of human evolution—but the paper has proven controversial
Prehistoric Footprints Push Back Timeline of Humans' Arrival in North America
Found in New Mexico, the fossilized impressions date to between 21,000 and 23,000 years ago, a new study suggests
To Understand Neanderthal Night-Hunting Methods, Scientists Caught Thousands of Birds With Their Bare Hands in Spanish Caves
Researchers captured more than 5,000 birds to learn how our now-extinct ancestors foraged for food
Evidence of Fur and Leather Clothing, Among World's Oldest, Found in Moroccan Cave
Humans likely sported clothes made of jackal, fox and wildcat skins some 120,000 years ago
Bonobos and Chimps Appear to Have 'Hello' and 'Goodbye' Greetings
Like humans, these apes share salutations to start and end interactions
Five Ways Humans Evolved to Be Athletes
An archaeologist explores how our prowess in sport has deep roots in evolution
Is This 51,000-Year-Old Deer Bone Carving an Early Example of Neanderthal Art?
Made at least a millennium before modern humans' arrival in what is now Germany, the engraved object may reflect abstract thinking
A 146,000-Year-Old Fossil Dubbed 'Dragon Man' Might Be One of Our Closest Relatives
A mysterious Middle Pleistocene skull from a Chinese well has inspired debate among paleoanthropologists
Remains of Nine Neanderthals Butchered by Hyenas Found in Italian Cave
The fossilized bones appear to belong to one woman, seven men and a young boy
100,000-Year-Old Fossilized Footprints Track Neanderthals' Trip to Spanish Coast
Some of the imprints appear to have been left by a child "jumping irregularly as though dancing," researchers say
Some of Europe's Oldest-Known Modern Humans Are Distantly Related to Native Americans
Genome sequencing shows some individuals share family ties with surprising populations, and all boast plenty of Neanderthal relatives
This Wooden Sculpture Is Twice as Old as Stonehenge and the Pyramids
New findings about the 12,500-year-old Shigir Idol have major implications for the study of prehistory
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