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1 week ago

Are We Hardwired for Trust?

Trust connects everything-our friendships, families, communities, and even how we run businesses or build nations. It's easy to think of trust as something we're taught by society, but it runs deeper than that.
philosophy
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fromMail Online
4 months 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.
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fromwww.dw.com
10 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.
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fromMail Online
4 months 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.
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fromwww.dw.com
10 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.
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Suffer from headaches? Neanderthal DNA could be to blame

Neanderthal genes may cause some modern headaches through Chiari malformations.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

It's always been some white dude': how Ethiopia became the world leader in uncovering the story of humankind

Ethiopia's first palaeoanthropologist established a lab to study fossils locally, drastically changing the research landscape.
Science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Revealed: Most scientifically accurate faces of ancient human species

Homo sapiens were not the only human species, with several others existing alongside them, including Homo erectus and Neanderthals.
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

A "Jaws" Eye View: Predators and the Function of Fear

Jaws taps a primal fear: predation. We like to think of ourselves as separate and above the rest of the animal kingdom, but movies like Jaws remind us of something else: Sometimes, human beings can be lunch.
Film
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Reflective Listening to Enhance Relationships

Life does not provide ready-made answers; it is through experience that understanding arises.
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fromPsychology Today
3 months 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
3 months 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.
#neanderthals
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fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

The Human-Neanderthal Love-Story Mystery

Pandemic travel restrictions prompted significant findings about Neanderthal and Homo sapiens interactions, challenging previous perceptions about human evolution timelines.
fromNature
6 months ago
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Ancient human genomes offer clues about the earliest migrations out of Africa

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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

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.
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fromArs Technica
7 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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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

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

Neanderthals independently developed advanced bone projectiles for hunting, showcasing their ingenuity.
Science
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

The Human-Neanderthal Love-Story Mystery

Pandemic travel restrictions prompted significant findings about Neanderthal and Homo sapiens interactions, challenging previous perceptions about human evolution timelines.
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fromNature
6 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.
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fromArs Technica
7 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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fromNature
3 months ago

Mysterious human fossil found in Taiwan was a Denisovan

Discovery of a Denisovan jawbone in Taiwan expands their geographical range and understanding of this ancient human group.
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fromMail Online
6 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.
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fromNature
3 months ago

Mysterious human fossil found in Taiwan was a Denisovan

Discovery of a Denisovan jawbone in Taiwan expands their geographical range and understanding of this ancient human group.
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fromMail Online
6 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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Enigmatic dragon man' was not a new human species, but a Denisovan

Homo longi, known as dragon man, is reclassified as a Denisovan, revealing new insights into human evolution.
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fromNature
1 month ago

Flight simulator for moths reveals they navigate by starlight

Bogong moths use stars for navigation during migration across Australia.
Humans expanded their habitats in diverse ecosystems before migrating out of Africa.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

10,000-year-old woman had 'lighter skin than most' and BLUE eyes

"This indicates greater diversity in skin pigmentation than we previously thought," said Maïté Rivollat, chief geneticist of the project, highlighting unexpected findings on skin color variations.
Europe news
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fromAeon
1 month ago

Why birds don't buy Bentleys and we humans will never fly | Aeon Essays

Culture and its transmission distinguish humans from other species, enabling complex knowledge sharing across generations.
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fromAeon
1 month ago

Did animals provide the blueprints for human culture? | Aeon Essays

Humans' unique cultural evolution began with symbolic acts like Prometheus stealing fire, differentiating us from other species.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why getting revenge on your work nemesis might not be a good idea

"Evolutionary psychologists have a leading theory that humans began finding revenge pleasurable as part of the ice age, as a way to cause compliance with social norms."
Social justice
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fromNature
1 month ago

The polar regions hold crucial scientific secrets - and the time to study them is running out

The polar regions are essential for understanding climate change and human evolution.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Luke O'Neill: Get ready for a 'shocking' future: what global warming is going to do to your health

Effective leadership is key to combatting climate change.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Humans moving to ancient cities sent bedbug numbers soaring, say scientists

Bedbugs thrived with human urbanization, becoming a major urban pest as city life developed 8,000 years ago.
#paleoanthropology
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fromenglish.elpais.com
8 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.
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fromwww.dw.com
8 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.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
8 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.
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fromwww.dw.com
8 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.
#genetics
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fromMail Online
7 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.
Growth hacking
fromNature
2 months ago

Mice grow bigger brains when given this stretch of human DNA

Inserting human genetic code into mice enables larger brain growth, providing insights into human brain evolution.
Study highlights genetic contributions to increased brain size using DNA snippet HARE5.
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fromMail Online
7 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.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

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

Work is an unnatural institution for humans, created in a world where survival dictated effort—something that often feels disconnected from living fully.
Productivity
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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.
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

Incentives, Not Intent, Are Taming Us | HackerNoon

Over many generations - through deliberate selection, crossing and interbreeding - humans 'created' the domesticated creatures we have and use today.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
3 months ago

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

Almost every second person on Earth speaks Indo-European, highlighting its global prevalence and the significance of this language family in human communication and evolution.
Europe politics
Mental health
fromArchDaily
3 months 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.
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fromMail Online
3 months 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.
#anthropology
fromFuturism
4 months 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

Across scientific disciplines, researchers have long been trying to figure out why this leap in evolutionary behavior occurred with so many groups simultaneously.
Agriculture
#fossil-discovery
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fromMail Online
4 months ago

Oldest human FACE: Ancient man lived in Spain 1.4 million years ago

Discovery of the oldest human face in Western Europe may change theories on human evolution.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Spain: Scientists uncover oldest face in Western Europe DW 03/13/2025

A newly discovered fossil in Spain, nicknamed 'Pink', could represent a previously unknown human species from 1.1 to 1.4 million years ago.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
Europe news
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Oldest human FACE: Ancient man lived in Spain 1.4 million years ago

Discovery of the oldest human face in Western Europe may change theories on human evolution.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Spain: Scientists uncover oldest face in Western Europe DW 03/13/2025

A newly discovered fossil in Spain, nicknamed 'Pink', could represent a previously unknown human species from 1.1 to 1.4 million years ago.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
Europe news
fromThe Washington Post
4 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.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trove of Ancient Axes Shows Early Humans Made Tools From Bones

Humans developed intricate tools far earlier than previously thought, with bone tools dating back a million years earlier than established timelines.
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fromBig Think
5 months ago

How early human brains expanded over time

The process of brain size increase in human evolution remains complex and varies by lineage and species.
fromCornell Chronicle
5 months ago

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

"Our conversation will dissect how fatphobia is intertwined with misogyny and moral judgment, shedding light on the societal implications surrounding the female body and its evolution."
Higher education
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fromNature
5 months ago
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Amazing Australopithecus - excitement from 1925 about a 'man ape' fossil find

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fromMail Online
6 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.
fromNature
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

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fromMail Online
6 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.
philosophy
fromAeon
5 months ago

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.
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fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

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

"To power these big machines in our heads, we need a lot of energy, so of course we need high-quality, energy-rich foods," explains Tina Ludecke...Another scientist discusses using chemical signatures to distinguish between types of plant diets, indicating a deeper understanding of ancient environments and eating habits.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
6 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.
fromMail Online
6 months ago

Experts slam Caveman Diet and say early humans were mostly VEGETARIAN

Dr. Hadar Ahituv notes, 'This discovery underscores the importance of plant foods in the evolution of our ancestors.' The research challenges the long-held notion that early humans primarily consumed meat.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

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

In the world of "Under the Eye of the Big Bird", people are created from animal DNA, living short lives filled with suppressed memories and existential fears.
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fromInverse
7 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.
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fromMail Online
7 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.
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fromwww.npr.org
8 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.
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fromMail Online
8 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.
fromWashington Post
8 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.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
8 months ago

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.
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fromNature
10 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.
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