Scientists have always been fascinated by the question of human origins: When and where did modern humans—Homo sapiens—first appear? What distinguishes us from other members … The Neandertal in Our GenesRead more
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How Humans’ Ability to Digest Milk Evolved from Famine and Disease
The dawn of dairy farming in Europe occurred thousands of years before most people evolved the ability to drink milk as adults without becoming ill. … How Humans’ Ability to Digest Milk Evolved from Famine and DiseaseRead more
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50,000-Year-old Social Network Across Africa
Humans are social creatures, but little is known about when, how, and why different populations connected in the past. Answering these questions is crucial for … 50,000-Year-old Social Network Across AfricaRead more
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How Did Neanderthals and Other Ancient Humans Learn to Count?
Some 60,000 years ago, in what is now western France, a Neanderthal picked up a chunk of hyena femur and a stone tool and began … How Did Neanderthals and Other Ancient Humans Learn to Count?Read more
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Age of hotly debated skull from early human Homo erectus determined
A new study verifies the age and origin of one of the oldest specimens of Homo erectus — a very successful early human who roamed … Age of hotly debated skull from early human Homo erectus determinedRead more
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Men experience more emotional pain during breakups
A new study of online relationship support finds that men tend to experience emotional pain more than women when their relationship takes a turn for … Men experience more emotional pain during breakupsRead more
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People have shaped Earth’s ecology for at least 12,000 years, mostly sustainably
New research published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) shows that land use by human societies has reshaped ecology across … People have shaped Earth’s ecology for at least 12,000 years, mostly sustainablyRead more
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Milk enabled massive steppe migration
The long-distance migrations of early Bronze Age pastoralists in the Eurasian steppe have captured widespread interest. But the factors behind their remarkable spread have been … Milk enabled massive steppe migrationRead more
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The last battle of Anne of Brittany
A multidisciplinary team of researchers from INRAP, CNRS, the universities of Ottawa, Rennes 2, Toulouse III Paul Sabatier and the Max Planck Institute has recognised … The last battle of Anne of BrittanyRead more
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The oldest human burial in Africa
Panga ya Saidi has been an important site for human origins research since excavations began in 2010 as part of a long-term partnership between archaeologists … The oldest human burial in AfricaRead more