Human evolution

Scientists have discovered many new microproteins that are coded for in parts of our DNA previously thought to be empty.

The stone carving was found in an ancient communal building in Turkey from the Neolithic period around 11,000 years ago.

Ancient humans are thought to have crossed into the Americas via a land bridge between modern-day Russia and Alaska.

Artist Fabio Comparelli responded to the social media hype surrounding his work, which some claim showed the demise of humanity.

Scientists have found evidence for genetic adaptation to bubonic plague. But this rapid evolution may have come at a great cost.

Scientists have discovered that Neanderthals showed remarkable flexibility to environmental changes around them and would travel to where they were most comfortable.

Researchers found similarities between the shrinking of human brains and the reduction of brain size caused by the specialization of roles in ant societies.

And researchers estimate that by 2100, most people will have it.

Some researchers consider Homo erectus to be the immediate ancestor of our own species, Homo sapiens.

The march of progress is the idea that evolution always results in increased complexity.

Discovery at an archaeology site in India gives clues to human migration across east Asia and into Australia.

"In recent years we have seen increasing evidence that Neanderthals were more sophisticated than previously thought," researcher Emma Pomeroy said.

The genetic marker is similar to what is seen with modern humans, Neanderthals and Denisovans.

The latest known fossils belonging to extinct human species dated to between 117,000 and 108,000 ago.

Researchers find evidence that genes involved in Williams-Beuren syndrome may have helped our faces become more slender.

Researchers say the discovery adds weight to the idea Neanderthals were capable of symbolic behavior.

DNA suggests prehistoric wetland called the Makgadikgadi-Okavango, south of the Great Zambezi River, is the birthplace of humanity.

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.

Computer simulation shows 300,000 years is more than enough time for a new human species to arise.

The near-complete skull of a male Australopithecus anamensis was discovered in Ethiopia's Woranso-Mille excavation area.

Scientists find hunter gatherers used the site for thousands of years.

Skull discovered in a cave in Southern Greece has been identified as Homo sapiens.

Researchers say skull found in a Transylvania cave is clear evidence of interpersonal violence among ancient Europeans.

Remains belonging to one of the biggest birds that ever lived have been discovered in a cave in Crimea.

Researchers say their findings at the 'Ein Qashish site show open-air sites may have been more important to Neanderthals than previously thought.

Using tools to dig for food underground was once thought to be a behavior unique to humans.

Previous estimates based on DNA analysis suggest the two species diverged between 300,000 and 500,000 years ago.

Cannibalism was a highly profitable survival strategy for our ancient ancestors, according to a study.

Our ancestors were subjected to full-strength, undiluted, CFC-free, pure-organic, additive-free natural selection. The biggest recipients were young children, for which evolution had the greatest appetite of all.

Mankind now a species that spends its whole life trying to convince itself that its existence is not absurd.