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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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

Meet Shanidar Z: Scientists recreate the face of a female Neanderthal

Shanidar Z, a Neanderthal woman buried 75,000 years ago in Iraq, reveals insights on facial reconstruction and Neanderthal-human relations.

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.

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.

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.

Meet Shanidar Z: Scientists recreate the face of a female Neanderthal

Shanidar Z, a Neanderthal woman buried 75,000 years ago in Iraq, reveals insights on facial reconstruction and Neanderthal-human relations.
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#archaeology

'Surprising' evidence about Neanderthals upends decades of stereotypes

Neanderthals exhibit advanced intelligence and adaptability in hunting strategies, challenging earlier perceptions of them as primitive.

Fossil Trove from 74,000 Years Ago Points to Remarkably Adaptive Humans

Ancient hunter-gatherers in Ethiopia were remarkably adaptable.
The discovery of artifacts at Shinfa-Metema 1 site in Ethiopia provide insights into the lifestyle of humans 74,000 years ago.

'Surprising' evidence about Neanderthals upends decades of stereotypes

Neanderthals exhibit advanced intelligence and adaptability in hunting strategies, challenging earlier perceptions of them as primitive.

Fossil Trove from 74,000 Years Ago Points to Remarkably Adaptive Humans

Ancient hunter-gatherers in Ethiopia were remarkably adaptable.
The discovery of artifacts at Shinfa-Metema 1 site in Ethiopia provide insights into the lifestyle of humans 74,000 years ago.
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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.
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