Human ingenuity is tied to technological innovation, which connects our large brains and dexterous hands, setting us apart from other primates.
What Does the 'Hobbit' Fossil Discovery Teach Us about Our Tiny Human Relatives?
The discovery of a tiny fossilized arm bone from an early Homo floresiensis member may help resolve the puzzle of its peculiar proportions.
Run, Lucy, Run! Human Ancestors Could Jog but Not Very Far or Fast
Australopithecus afarensis had slower running speeds compared to modern humans, with unique muscular adaptations influencing locomotion.
Meet Lucy, the celebrity of fossils, who changed our view of evolution
The discovery of Lucy, a 3.2-million-year-old fossil, revolutionized our understanding of human evolution by extending the timeline of hominin existence.
When Did Human Ancestors Start Using Tools?
Human ingenuity is tied to technological innovation, which connects our large brains and dexterous hands, setting us apart from other primates.
What Does the 'Hobbit' Fossil Discovery Teach Us about Our Tiny Human Relatives?
The discovery of a tiny fossilized arm bone from an early Homo floresiensis member may help resolve the puzzle of its peculiar proportions.
Run, Lucy, Run! Human Ancestors Could Jog but Not Very Far or Fast
Australopithecus afarensis had slower running speeds compared to modern humans, with unique muscular adaptations influencing locomotion.
Meet Lucy, the celebrity of fossils, who changed our view of evolution
The discovery of Lucy, a 3.2-million-year-old fossil, revolutionized our understanding of human evolution by extending the timeline of hominin existence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The legacy of Lucy, the Australopithecus' that changed our idea of human evolution 50 years ago
Lucy's discovery revolutionized paleoanthropology by providing crucial insights into human evolution, establishing connections to early hominid species.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The legacy of Lucy, the Australopithecus' that changed our idea of human evolution 50 years ago
Lucy's discovery revolutionized paleoanthropology by providing crucial insights into human evolution, establishing connections to early hominid species.
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.
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.