Did you know that homo sapiens were not the only type of ancient "human" to exist? During most of the past 2 million years or ...

When studying how fossil hominids moved, researchers usually analyse the morphology of bones — which is crucial for ...

The human evolutionary tree can be complicated—but understanding where hominids end and hominins begin reveals how we fit into the broader family of primates. This episode breaks down the distinctions ...

The discovery and the use of fire changed the nature of the digestion of food, creating additional calories. Serotonin, a critical neurotransmitter, regulates emotions, learning and memory, sleep, and ...

When studying how fossil hominids moved, researchers usually analyze the morphology of bones—which is crucial for ...

An international team of scientists has found out that two types of ancient people originated in Africa, and not one, as previously thought. To clarify this issue, they analyzed the area of dental ...

Researchers excavating an ancient Neanderthal site in southern England found evidence not just of a hearth, but of its inhabitants bringing iron pyrite to the area specifically to enable them to light ...

Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd in Antarctica - the polar explorer whose classified 1947 diary described impossible temperate valleys, disc-shaped aircraft, and warnings from mysterious humanoid figures.

The year's top paleontological wonders ranged from a 540-million-year-old penis worm to a decades-old rodent impression.

Lucy's position in the history of human evolution is currently being challenged. The Lucy fossil species, or Australopithecus ...

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Readers express concerns over local issues like beach parking fees and landscaping practices. Several letters critique former ...