Human evolution
This Weird Anatomical Feature Shows Humans Are Still Evolving
And researchers estimate that by 2100, most people will have it.
Homo Erectus Used Variety of Stone Tools for Hundreds of Thousands of Years
Some researchers consider Homo erectus to be the immediate ancestor of our own species, Homo sapiens.
Early Humans Lived Through Ancient Supervolcano Eruption, Scientists Find
Discovery at an archaeology site in India gives clues to human migration across east Asia and into Australia.
Neanderthal Remains Uncovered at Famous 'Flower Burial' Site
"In recent years we have seen increasing evidence that Neanderthals were more sophisticated than previously thought," researcher Emma Pomeroy said.
The 'Ghost' of an Unknown Human Species Has Been Found in West Africans
The genetic marker is similar to what is seen with modern humans, Neanderthals and Denisovans.
Last of the Homo Erectus Driven to Extinction by Climate Change
The latest known fossils belonging to extinct human species dated to between 117,000 and 108,000 ago.
Human Faces Evolved Through 'Self-Domestication,' Genetic Study Suggests
Researchers find evidence that genes involved in Williams-Beuren syndrome may have helped our faces become more slender.
The 'Last Necklace Made by the Neanderthals' Discovered in Spanish Cave
Researchers say the discovery adds weight to the idea Neanderthals were capable of symbolic behavior.
Prehistoric Humans Were Storing Bone Marrow to Eat Later
Animal remains found in a cave in Israel that was occupied by hominins suggest these ancient humans had the foresight to store high-calorie food.
Face of Ancient Human Ancestor That Lived 3.8 Million Years Ago Revealed
The near-complete skull of a male Australopithecus anamensis was discovered in Ethiopia's Woranso-Mille excavation area.
Oldest High Altitude Human Settlement Ever Discovered in Ethiopia
Scientists find hunter gatherers used the site for thousands of years.
Mystery Population of Humans Were Living in Europe 210,000 Years Ago
Skull discovered in a cave in Southern Greece has been identified as Homo sapiens.
Paleolithic Murder Where Victim's Skull Was Bashed in Discovered
Researchers say skull found in a Transylvania cave is clear evidence of interpersonal violence among ancient Europeans.
Two Million Years Ago, Humans Were Eating 11-Foot Tall, 1,000-Pound Birds
Remains belonging to one of the biggest birds that ever lived have been discovered in a cave in Crimea.
Neanderthal Site Where Our Ancient Relatives Lived for 10,000 Years Found
Researchers say their findings at the 'Ein Qashish site show open-air sites may have been more important to Neanderthals than previously thought.
Chimps Shine Light on Mystery of How the First Humans Dug for Food
Using tools to dig for food underground was once thought to be a behavior unique to humans.
Modern Humans and Neanderthals Diverged Earlier Than Previously Thought
Previous estimates based on DNA analysis suggest the two species diverged between 300,000 and 500,000 years ago.
Our Ancient Cannibal Ancestors Saw Humans as an Easy Meal
Cannibalism was a highly profitable survival strategy for our ancient ancestors, according to a study.
Denisovan Jawbone Discovered Outside Siberia for the First Time
The 160,000-year-old jawbone suggests the extinct hominins had adapted to life at high-altitude.
Bizarre New Species of Ancient Human Discovered
Unusual features identified by scientists in the species raise major questions about hominin (early human) evolution.
Human Are Still Evolving—Possibly Faster Than Ever
Evolution is a gradual change to the DNA of a species over many generations.
Why Pygmies Evolved to Be So Short
Scientists find having a shorter stride helps people to move around the rainforest terrain.
Neanderthals Walked Upright, Breathed Differently to Us
Scientists have created a virtual 3D reconstruction of the spine and ribcage of a 60,000 year old Neanderthal.
Bones of Neanderthal Child Eaten by Giant Bird Found
The bones are over 100,000 years old—making them the oldest ever to be discovered in the country.
Neanderthals Provided Healthcare to Sick and Injured
Providing healthcare was a fundamental collaborative survival strategy for Neanderthals, according to researchers.
African Jungle Could Reveal Secrets of Human Evolution
"Rainforests are very challenging fieldwork environments, not least because the warm and wet conditions mean that very little of the archaeological record survives the test of time."
Humans Did Not Evolve From a Single African Population
New findings suggest that modern humans evolved in populations that were scattered across the African continent.
What Would the Perfect Human Look Like?
An anatomist has dreamed up an ideal version of herself—inspired by fish, dogs, cats, swans and chimps.
East Africa Cave Changes Story of Human Evolution
Archaeologists have long ignored the region, but the new discovery is rewriting history.
Walking Upright Evolved at Least 3.6 Million Years Ago
Modern humans first emerged between 200,000 and 300,000 years ago.