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fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Scientists pinpoint when humans had babies with Neanderthals

Modern humans and Neanderthals interbred for thousands of years, influencing the genetic makeup of present-day humans, with significant interactions peaking approximately 47,000 years ago.
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fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientist challenges 'out of Africa' theory with new origin

Dr. Huan Shi proposes that human evolution actually began in East Asia, contradicting the prevalent 'out of Africa' theory.
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fromNature
5 months ago

Neanderthals and humans interbred more recently than scientists thought

Humans and Neanderthals started interbreeding around 50,000 years ago, earlier than previously believed, impacting human genetics.
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fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Studies pin down exactly when humans and Neanderthals swapped DNA

Neanderthal DNA in modern humans originated from a limited number of individuals during a brief interaction period between 50,500 and 43,000 years ago.
OMG science
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Scientists pinpoint when humans had babies with Neanderthals

Modern humans and Neanderthals interbred for thousands of years, influencing the genetic makeup of present-day humans, with significant interactions peaking approximately 47,000 years ago.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientist challenges 'out of Africa' theory with new origin

Dr. Huan Shi proposes that human evolution actually began in East Asia, contradicting the prevalent 'out of Africa' theory.
OMG science
fromNature
5 months ago

Neanderthals and humans interbred more recently than scientists thought

Humans and Neanderthals started interbreeding around 50,000 years ago, earlier than previously believed, impacting human genetics.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Studies pin down exactly when humans and Neanderthals swapped DNA

Neanderthal DNA in modern humans originated from a limited number of individuals during a brief interaction period between 50,500 and 43,000 years ago.
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#anthropology
Agriculture
fromFuturism
1 month ago

The Biggest Technological Development in Human History Happened All Across the World Around the Same Time, by Groups of People With Zero Contact With One Another

Multiple isolated groups independently invented farming around the same time, a phenomenon still not fully understood by scientists.
fromBig Think
2 months ago
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How early human brains expanded over time

The process of brain size increase in human evolution remains complex and varies by lineage and species.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
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Opinion | Human Beings Are Not Predators By Nature

The discovery of the Taung Child misled anthropology into viewing early humans as cannibalistic predators, influencing both scientific thought and culture.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago
Productivity

Evolution Hates Your Cubicle-Here's How to Thrive Anyway

Work is an unnatural institution for humans, created to serve economic needs rather than intrinsic human fulfillment.
Agriculture
fromFuturism
1 month ago

The Biggest Technological Development in Human History Happened All Across the World Around the Same Time, by Groups of People With Zero Contact With One Another

Multiple isolated groups independently invented farming around the same time, a phenomenon still not fully understood by scientists.
fromBig Think
2 months ago
OMG science

How early human brains expanded over time

The process of brain size increase in human evolution remains complex and varies by lineage and species.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Opinion | Human Beings Are Not Predators By Nature

The discovery of the Taung Child misled anthropology into viewing early humans as cannibalistic predators, influencing both scientific thought and culture.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago
Productivity

Evolution Hates Your Cubicle-Here's How to Thrive Anyway

Work is an unnatural institution for humans, created to serve economic needs rather than intrinsic human fulfillment.
more#anthropology
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Speech has profoundly shaped human cognition and society through symbolic thought.
Advanced human anatomy and intellect uniquely enable the capacity for speech.
The spoken word embodies immense emotional and cultural significance.
#archaeology
Europe news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Fragments of a face more than a million years old found in Spanish cave

A new hominin named "Pink" was discovered in Spain, predating known species, expanding our understanding of early human evolution in Europe.
philosophy
fromAeon
7 months ago

Why it took a century to work out that humans interbred with Neanderthals | Aeon Videos

The discovery of Neanderthals reshapes our understanding of human evolution, revealing interbreeding between humans and Neanderthals.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago

Inside the Archaeological Study of Human Sacrifice

Archaeology reveals both similarities and differences between modern humans and ancient ancestors, sparking reflection on historical practices and posing ethical questions.
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fromMail Online
4 months ago

3MILLION-year-old tools found at site dubbed 'the cradle of humankind'

The discovery of 3-million-year-old Oldowan tools in Kenya reveals early human technological innovation and its impact on diet and evolution.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Neanderthals invented their own bone weapon technology by 80,000 years ago

Neanderthals independently developed advanced bone projectiles for hunting, showcasing their ingenuity.
fromNature
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Amazing Australopithecus - excitement from 1925 about a 'man ape' fossil find

A South African skull discovery sheds light on human evolution.
Europe news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Fragments of a face more than a million years old found in Spanish cave

A new hominin named "Pink" was discovered in Spain, predating known species, expanding our understanding of early human evolution in Europe.
philosophy
fromAeon
7 months ago

Why it took a century to work out that humans interbred with Neanderthals | Aeon Videos

The discovery of Neanderthals reshapes our understanding of human evolution, revealing interbreeding between humans and Neanderthals.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago

Inside the Archaeological Study of Human Sacrifice

Archaeology reveals both similarities and differences between modern humans and ancient ancestors, sparking reflection on historical practices and posing ethical questions.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

3MILLION-year-old tools found at site dubbed 'the cradle of humankind'

The discovery of 3-million-year-old Oldowan tools in Kenya reveals early human technological innovation and its impact on diet and evolution.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Neanderthals invented their own bone weapon technology by 80,000 years ago

Neanderthals independently developed advanced bone projectiles for hunting, showcasing their ingenuity.
fromNature
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Amazing Australopithecus - excitement from 1925 about a 'man ape' fossil find

A South African skull discovery sheds light on human evolution.
more#archaeology
fromNature
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

How the world's largest language family spread - and why others go extinct

Indo-European languages dominate global communication, spoken by nearly half the world's population.
Mental health
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Biophilic Architecture without Plants: Invisible Design for Wellbeing

True biophilic design extends beyond greenery, emphasizing a deeper human-nature connection that influences architectural space.
Biophilia reflects our evolutionary reliance on natural elements, shaping health-enhancing design strategies.
#genetic-research
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fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Oldest human DNA from South Africa decoded DW 09/22/2024

Ancient human genomes from South Africa reveal a history of genetic stability over 10,000 years, contrasting with findings from Europe.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Newly found mummies reveal human ancestor that broke off from humanity

Discovery of unique DNA in mummies from Libya may shift understanding of human migration and evolution.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists reveal face of 'completely unknown' human ancestor

Scientists have reconstructed the face of Denisovans using the Harbin skull, shedding light on our evolutionary history and their connection to modern humans.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists discover a 'hidden chapter' in human evolution

Modern human evolution is more intricate than previously understood, involving at least two ancestral populations influencing genetic makeup.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Hubris by Johannes Krause and Thomas Trappe review learning from the Neanderthals

Scientists are studying Neanderthal brain cells to explore genetic differences that may explain the extinction of Neanderthals and the success of modern humans.
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Oldest human DNA from South Africa decoded DW 09/22/2024

Ancient human genomes from South Africa reveal a history of genetic stability over 10,000 years, contrasting with findings from Europe.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Newly found mummies reveal human ancestor that broke off from humanity

Discovery of unique DNA in mummies from Libya may shift understanding of human migration and evolution.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists reveal face of 'completely unknown' human ancestor

Scientists have reconstructed the face of Denisovans using the Harbin skull, shedding light on our evolutionary history and their connection to modern humans.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists discover a 'hidden chapter' in human evolution

Modern human evolution is more intricate than previously understood, involving at least two ancestral populations influencing genetic makeup.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Hubris by Johannes Krause and Thomas Trappe review learning from the Neanderthals

Scientists are studying Neanderthal brain cells to explore genetic differences that may explain the extinction of Neanderthals and the success of modern humans.
more#genetic-research
#mental-health
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Can We Speed Up Human Evolution?

Technological advancements outpace human biological adaptation
Mental health issues are warning signs of societal tension
We must intentionally evolve through cultural and systemic changes.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Can We Speed Up Human Evolution?

Technological advancements outpace human biological adaptation
Mental health issues are warning signs of societal tension
We must intentionally evolve through cultural and systemic changes.
more#mental-health
#fossil-discovery
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bone fragments of oldest known human face in western Europe found in Spain

The oldest known human fossil face in western Europe has been found in Spain, suggesting multiple early human species inhabited the region.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Scientists uncover lost 'big head' people who lived alongside humans

A newly identified species, Homo julurensis, may have lived alongside Homo sapiens, distinguished by their abnormally large skulls and advanced characteristics.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

New human species that went extinct 200,000 years ago discovered

A new human species, Homo juluensis, was discovered in China, showcasing significant cranial differences and offering insights into early human evolution.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bone fragments of oldest known human face in western Europe found in Spain

The oldest known human fossil face in western Europe has been found in Spain, suggesting multiple early human species inhabited the region.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Scientists uncover lost 'big head' people who lived alongside humans

A newly identified species, Homo julurensis, may have lived alongside Homo sapiens, distinguished by their abnormally large skulls and advanced characteristics.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

New human species that went extinct 200,000 years ago discovered

A new human species, Homo juluensis, was discovered in China, showcasing significant cranial differences and offering insights into early human evolution.
more#fossil-discovery
fromCornell Chronicle
3 months ago
Higher education

Bohannon, Manne event focuses on female body image, evolution | Cornell Chronicle

The discussion by Prof. Kate Manne and Cat Bohannon addresses fatphobia, misogyny, and female evolution.
#australopithecus
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

A new way to see what was for dinner 3 million years ago

Early human ancestors were primarily vegetarian despite evidence of stone tools and cut bones, suggesting a complex dietary history.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

A new way to see what was for dinner 3 million years ago

Early human ancestors were primarily vegetarian despite evidence of stone tools and cut bones, suggesting a complex dietary history.
more#australopithecus
fromAeon
3 months ago
philosophy

What Amazonian lives tell us about heart health and longevity | Aeon Essays

Atherosclerosis was prevalent in ancient mummies, suggesting that heart disease existed long before modern lifestyle factors became prevalent.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Ancient human genomes offer clues about the earliest migrations out of Africa

The study pinpoints when modern humans interbred with Neanderthals based on 45,000-year-old bones from Europe.
#adaptability
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Extinct Human Species Lived in a Brutal Desert, Study Finds

Adaptability in extreme environments is not exclusive to Homo sapiens; Homo erectus also thrived in harsh conditions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Extinct Human Species Lived in a Brutal Desert, Study Finds

Humans' historical adaptability may also apply to their ancestors, Homo erectus, revealing that they thrived in extreme environments.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Extinct Human Species Lived in a Brutal Desert, Study Finds

Adaptability in extreme environments is not exclusive to Homo sapiens; Homo erectus also thrived in harsh conditions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Extinct Human Species Lived in a Brutal Desert, Study Finds

Humans' historical adaptability may also apply to their ancestors, Homo erectus, revealing that they thrived in extreme environments.
more#adaptability
fromMail Online
4 months ago
OMG science

Experts slam Caveman Diet and say early humans were mostly VEGETARIAN

Early humans had a largely plant-based diet, contrary to the common belief of them being primarily meat eaters.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami review when humans don't come first

The novel explores themes of genetic engineering, societal anxieties, and the struggle to preserve humanity in a rapidly changing and fragile world.
#fossil-footprints
fromInverse
5 months ago
OMG science

Fossilized Footprints Reveal Two Extinct Hominin Species Did In Fact Live Side By Side

Fossilized footprints offer unique insights into the behavior and interaction of early hominins, revealing aspects inaccessible from bones alone.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
OMG science

Fossil Footprints Suggest Two Early Human Species Crossed Paths within Hours

Fossilized footprints of two ancient hominin species suggest they coexisted and may have interacted around 1.5 million years ago.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
OMG science

Footprints in Kenya show distant relatives of modern humans coexisted'

The footprints in Kenya illustrate interactions between early human species 1.5 million years ago.
OMG science
fromInverse
5 months ago

Fossilized Footprints Reveal Two Extinct Hominin Species Did In Fact Live Side By Side

Fossilized footprints offer unique insights into the behavior and interaction of early hominins, revealing aspects inaccessible from bones alone.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
OMG science

Footprints in Kenya show distant relatives of modern humans coexisted'

The footprints in Kenya illustrate interactions between early human species 1.5 million years ago.
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#paleoanthropology
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fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

The discovery that rewrote human evolution theory turns 50 DW 11/21/2024

Human evolution is more complex than a linear process.
The discovery of Lucy challenged previous notions of how bipedalism developed along with brain size.
Lucy demonstrated that the traits of bipedalism and brain size evolved independently.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Footprints reveal the coexistence of two human species 1.5 million years ago

The footprints found in Kenya provide evidence of coexistence between Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, reshaping our understanding of human evolution.
OMG science
fromMail Online
7 months ago

Long-lost Neanderthal group that lived 50,000 years ago is discovered

Thorin's DNA analysis reveals a new Neanderthal lineage, prompting a reevaluation of human evolutionary history.
OMG science
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Rare footprints suggest two of our prehistoric ancestors may have met

The footprints reveal ancient coexistence between two hominin species, Paranthropus boisei and Homo erectus, shedding light on early human evolution.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Ancient footprints give clues about bipedalism

Ancient footprints in Kenya show two distinct human ancestors walked side by side, indicating complex evolution of bipedalism.
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

The discovery that rewrote human evolution theory turns 50 DW 11/21/2024

Human evolution is more complex than a linear process.
The discovery of Lucy challenged previous notions of how bipedalism developed along with brain size.
Lucy demonstrated that the traits of bipedalism and brain size evolved independently.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Footprints reveal the coexistence of two human species 1.5 million years ago

The footprints found in Kenya provide evidence of coexistence between Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, reshaping our understanding of human evolution.
OMG science
fromMail Online
7 months ago

Long-lost Neanderthal group that lived 50,000 years ago is discovered

Thorin's DNA analysis reveals a new Neanderthal lineage, prompting a reevaluation of human evolutionary history.
OMG science
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Rare footprints suggest two of our prehistoric ancestors may have met

The footprints reveal ancient coexistence between two hominin species, Paranthropus boisei and Homo erectus, shedding light on early human evolution.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Ancient footprints give clues about bipedalism

Ancient footprints in Kenya show two distinct human ancestors walked side by side, indicating complex evolution of bipedalism.
more#paleoanthropology
#fossils
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago
OMG science

Fossil hints even smaller hobbits' roamed Indonesia

Ancestors of the Hobbits were even shorter than previously thought, dating back 700,000 years.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago
OMG science

Fossil hints even smaller hobbits' roamed Indonesia

Ancestors of the Hobbits were even shorter than previously thought, dating back 700,000 years.
more#fossils
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago
OMG science

Born to Run or Born to Sit?

Conserving energy and the tendency to remain sedentary are deeply rooted in human evolution.
OMG science
fromNature
8 months ago

Recurrent evolution and selection shape structural diversity at the amylase locus - Nature

Dietary changes significantly influence human evolution, particularly through the transition to agriculture and the impact on genetic adaptations.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Writing this book was like a drug high': Rachel Kushner on her Booker-listed novel

Creation Lake is a compelling novel intertwining prehistory and contemporary themes, exploring human origins and future, reflecting urgency and creativity during its writing.
#chimpanzees
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