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.
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.
The mountains where Neanderthals forever changed human genetics
Neanderthals and Homo sapiens likely interbred in the Zagros Mountains, contributing to modern human DNA.
The domestication of dogs may have given Homo sapiens a competitive advantage over Neanderthals.
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.
Neanderthal gene determines the shape of teeth, study finds
Interbreeding with Neanderthals has influenced modern tooth shape, especially among Europeans.
Daily briefing: Neanderthals and humans made babies - briefly
Mixing between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens lasted around 7,000 years, with significant genetic intermingling starting 47,000 years 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.
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.
The mountains where Neanderthals forever changed human genetics
Neanderthals and Homo sapiens likely interbred in the Zagros Mountains, contributing to modern human DNA.
The domestication of dogs may have given Homo sapiens a competitive advantage over Neanderthals.
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.
Neanderthal gene determines the shape of teeth, study finds
Interbreeding with Neanderthals has influenced modern tooth shape, especially among Europeans.
Daily briefing: Neanderthals and humans made babies - briefly
Mixing between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens lasted around 7,000 years, with significant genetic intermingling starting 47,000 years ago.
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The discovery of Neanderthals reshapes our understanding of human evolution, revealing interbreeding between humans and Neanderthals.
Neanderthal community cared for child with Down syndrome, fossil suggests
Neanderthals may have exhibited compassionate behavior towards individuals with disabilities.
These Neanderthal fire pits offer an extraordinarily precise snapshot of ancient life
Traces of Earth's changing magnetic field in sediments reveal precise dating of ancient human activities.
Scientists discovered a unique line of Neanderthals and it's helping solve the mystery of humanity's last great extinction
The discovery of a new Neanderthal lineage helps to explain their extinction circumstances compared to modern humans.
Earliest Sunday roast? Neanderthals roasted small birds for dinner
Neanderthals may have roasted small birds for meals, expanding our understanding of their diet beyond large game.
Paleolithic deep-cave compound likely used for rituals
Archaeological findings in Galilee suggest Paleolithic communal gatherings may have taken place in a deep-cave compound characterized by acoustic qualities and symbolic artifacts.
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.
Neanderthal community cared for child with Down syndrome, fossil suggests
Neanderthals may have exhibited compassionate behavior towards individuals with disabilities.
These Neanderthal fire pits offer an extraordinarily precise snapshot of ancient life
Traces of Earth's changing magnetic field in sediments reveal precise dating of ancient human activities.
Scientists discovered a unique line of Neanderthals and it's helping solve the mystery of humanity's last great extinction
The discovery of a new Neanderthal lineage helps to explain their extinction circumstances compared to modern humans.
Earliest Sunday roast? Neanderthals roasted small birds for dinner
Neanderthals may have roasted small birds for meals, expanding our understanding of their diet beyond large game.
Paleolithic deep-cave compound likely used for rituals
Archaeological findings in Galilee suggest Paleolithic communal gatherings may have taken place in a deep-cave compound characterized by acoustic qualities and symbolic artifacts.
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.
Autism may be linked to Neanderthal genes, study finds
Inbreeding between Neanderthals and humans may have contributed to autism in modern society.
Ludovic Slimak, paleoanthropologist: We've killed Neanderthals for the second time by not wanting to understand them'
Using Neanderthals as a mirror to understand ourselves deeply.
The Holy Grail Of Neanderthal Language Is Turning Out To Be An 800-Pound Gorilla
Understanding the uniqueness of Homo sapiens through divergence from Neanderthals
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The discovery of Neanderthals led to the expansion of the concept of human prehistory.
Readers reply: why do neanderthals have such a bad reputation?
Neanderthals had a bad reputation due to historical misconceptions and stereotypes, perpetuated by the need to showcase modern humans as more superior. Recent research shows they were more sophisticated than believed.
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.
Autism may be linked to Neanderthal genes, study finds
Inbreeding between Neanderthals and humans may have contributed to autism in modern society.
Ludovic Slimak, paleoanthropologist: We've killed Neanderthals for the second time by not wanting to understand them'
Using Neanderthals as a mirror to understand ourselves deeply.
The Holy Grail Of Neanderthal Language Is Turning Out To Be An 800-Pound Gorilla
Understanding the uniqueness of Homo sapiens through divergence from Neanderthals
What the Origins of Humanity Can and Can't Tell Us
The discovery of Neanderthals led to the expansion of the concept of human prehistory.
Readers reply: why do neanderthals have such a bad reputation?
Neanderthals had a bad reputation due to historical misconceptions and stereotypes, perpetuated by the need to showcase modern humans as more superior. Recent research shows they were more sophisticated than believed.
This fossil of a child with Down syndrome shows 'true altruism' in Neanderthals' caregiving
The earliest-known evidence of Down syndrome found in a 6-year-old Neanderthal child, 'Tina', highlights compassionate caregiving among extinct archaic humans.
The discovery of early human remains north of the Alps raises new questions about the relationship between Homo sapiens' and Neanderthals
Between 1932 and 1938, fossils and leaf-shaped tools were found in the Ilsenhohle cave in Germany, previously associated with Neanderthals.
New research suggests that modern humans were actually the creators of the LRJ tools, challenging previous interpretations of history.
This fossil of a child with Down syndrome shows 'true altruism' in Neanderthals' caregiving
The earliest-known evidence of Down syndrome found in a 6-year-old Neanderthal child, 'Tina', highlights compassionate caregiving among extinct archaic humans.
The discovery of early human remains north of the Alps raises new questions about the relationship between Homo sapiens' and Neanderthals
Between 1932 and 1938, fossils and leaf-shaped tools were found in the Ilsenhohle cave in Germany, previously associated with Neanderthals.
New research suggests that modern humans were actually the creators of the LRJ tools, challenging previous interpretations of history.
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Neanderthals regularly visited a rugged river valley in Spain over a period of around 200 years.
The first Neanderthal with Down syndrome shines light on the origin of human compassion
Neanderthals showed altruistic care for disabled members, challenging previous beliefs exclusive to Homo sapiens.
Art of the Ice Age has a lot to teach us-it's time the British Museum dedicated a gallery to it
The discovery of ancient rock art in Indonesia challenges the historical timeline of art's origins, suggesting image-making began much earlier, possibly in Africa.