Malaria may have shaped early human life across Africa far earlier than once thought, steering where people could safely live ...
For most of human evolution, the story of the brain seemed to move in one direction: up. Over millions of years, our ...
A new study shows how the mismatch between where fossils are preserved and where humans likely lived may influence our understanding of early human evolution. Much of the early human fossil record ...
No matter where you are in the world, the humans living there are about 90 percent right-handed while the remaining 10 ...
For a half century, the iconic "Lucy" fossil species, Australopithecus afarensis, has held the title of being the most likely direct ancestor of all humans. But as the list of ancient human relatives ...
The story of our ancient ancestors began in Africa millions of years ago. But there are considerable gaps between the first and current chapters of that tale, and some anthropologists are looking to ...
As early humans spread from lush African forests into grasslands, their need for ready sources of energy led them to develop a taste for grassy plants, especially grains and the starchy plant tissue ...
Researchers have discovered new insights into the human heart's structure, revealing its evolutionary history. This study enhances understanding of heart development and its implications for treating ...
A remarkable collection of ancient stone tools proves that human creativity can thrive in challenging times. The complexity ...