Neanderthal Genes Likely Helped Homo sapiens Resist Illness
Shawna Williams | Oct 4, 2018
Modern humans retain DNA sequences from Neanderthals related to fighting off RNA-based viruses.
New Species of Human, Homo luzonensis, Identified in the Philippines
New Species of Human, Homo luzonensis, Identified in the Philippines
Thirteen hominin bones found in a cave are so unique that archaeologists have determined they stem from a distinct hominin species, although others question whether the researchers have enough evidence.
Thirteen hominin bones found in a cave are so unique that archaeologists have determined they stem from a distinct hominin species, although others question whether the researchers have enough evidence.
Oldest Known Paintings Created by Neanderthals, Not Modern Humans
Catherine Offord | Feb 26, 2018
The animal pictures and hand stencils were made in caves in Spain thousands of years before Homo sapiens arrived in Europe.
Jawbone Fossil Suggests Humans Left Africa Earlier than Previously Believed
Shawna Williams | Jan 26, 2018
The find is estimated to be at least 177,000 years old.
Scientists Uncover Oldest Homo sapiens Fossils to Date
Diana Kwon | Jun 6, 2017
The new fossils push the origin of the human species back by 100,000 years.
Homo naledi Likely Roamed Earth with H. sapiens
Bob Grant | May 9, 2017
New research provides evidence that the ancient hominin species might not be so ancient after all.
“Out of Africa” Theory Gets the Genomic Treatment
Bob Grant | Sep 26, 2016
A trio of genetic studies on seldom-studied indigenous populations points to a single wave of migration as humanity wandered from its evolutionary homeland into the rest of the world.
New Timeline for Homo naledi
Kerry Grens | Jul 6, 2016
The ancient human may have lived around 900,000 years ago—much more recently than first estimated.
Ancient Y Chromosome Analyzed
Tanya Lewis | Apr 7, 2016
In-depth analysis of the Neanderthal Y chromosome offers insights into the ancient hominins’ split with modern humans.
Dating the Origin of Us
Ajit Varki | Nov 1, 2013
Theoretical anthropogeny seeks to understand how Homo sapiens rose to a position of global dominance.