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1 week ago

Experts discover evidence human species ate children 850,000 years ago

The vertebra presents clear incisions at key anatomical points for disarticulating the head. It is direct evidence that the child was processed like any other prey.
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fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Scientists reveal what a neanderthal human hybrid would look like

Scientists believe that hybrid children would inherit traits from both of their parents. This means hybrids might have a Neanderthal's long arms and short legs with the smaller skull of a Homo sapiens.
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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.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

We've had a Denisovan skull since the 1930s-only nobody knew

The Harbin skull has confirmed the physical appearance of Denisovans through protein analysis, redefining our understanding of this ancient species.
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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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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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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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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.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.
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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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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
2 months ago

Hidden city built 140,000 years ago discovered at bottom of ocean

Discovery of Homo erectus skull reveals insights into human origins and prehistoric lands of Sundaland.
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2 months ago

Hidden city built 140,000 years ago discovered at bottom of ocean

Discovery of Homo erectus skull reveals insights into human origins and prehistoric lands of Sundaland.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

New research reveals ancient humans used animal bone tools much earlier than thought

Early humans used bone tools over a million years earlier than once thought, showcasing their innovative capabilities during the Acheulean period.
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fromNature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: The second X chromosome isn't so silent after all

The second X chromosome may enhance cognitive resilience in women, as shown by research on mice.
NIH is cutting many diversity-related grants, impacting research support.
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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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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.
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fromMail Online
10 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.
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fromMail Online
10 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.
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