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A 3D reconstruction of the structures in the Bruniquel Cave.

Neanderthals Built Mysterious Stone Rings Inside a Cave 176,000 Years Ago

May 26, 2016 07:45 AM EDT

New findings reveal evidence of stone rings inside a French cave, that dates back to 176,000 years back, revealing a hidden Neanderthal culture.

Human trade routes beginning 3,000 years ago shaped the genetic evolution of camels.

Camel DNA Shaped by Ancient Human Trade Routes

Ana Verayo |

May 11, 2016 07:02 AM EDT

DNA analysis reveals how the dromedary camel evolved into a genetically diverse one that are still similar to each other, due to changing human trade routes.

The world's oldest axe fragment, seen here under a microscope, is the size of a thumbnail

World's First Axe Possibly Originated From Australia

Ana Verayo |

May 11, 2016 05:14 AM EDT

Researchers studied a basalt shard found in northern Western Australia, indicating it was first used as a blade for the world's first axe.

Artist's reconstruction of a Red Deer Cave man.

Primitive Humans Still Exist? New Human Species Discovered in China

Ana Verayo |

Dec 18, 2015 06:40 AM EST

New findings reveal how a new species of an ancient, primitive human was discovered that existed beyond the Ice Age in China.

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson debunks the science behind Pixar's The Good Dinosaur.

The Good Dinosaur: Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Why Dinosaurs and Humans Can't Live Together

Ana Verayo |

Nov 24, 2015 06:20 AM EST

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson illuminates how dinosaurs and humans cannot co-exist with each other, debunking the science behind the new Pixar movie, The Good Dinosaur.

DNA extracted from an ancient Denisovan tooth reveals a new breed of humans more diverse than Neanderthals.

Ancient Tooth DNA Reveals New Human Species More Diverse Than Neanderthals

Ana Verayo |

Nov 18, 2015 06:40 AM EST

New research uncovered ancient teeth DNA from the Denisovans who are considered to be more genetically diverse than the Neanderthals.

Researchers Uncover Cells That Run The Human Chemical Calendar

Benjie Batanes |

Sep 25, 2015 07:02 AM EDT

Researchers have uncovered certain cells that control the human chemical calendar, which may affect the body's immune system. Their findings have been published in the September edition of Current Biology journal.

Bones of New Human Ancestor Homo Naledi Found Deep Inside a South African Cave

Benjie Batanes |

Sep 11, 2015 07:34 AM EDT

A research team announced on Thursday that they have been able to get partial skeletal remains of a possible human ancestor hidden in the deep caves of South Africa. Based on observations in the site, the scientists suspect that Homo Naledi practiced the human trait of burying their loved ones.

Modern humans now have weaker bones compared to hunter gatherer ancestors.

How Modern Humans Evolved with Weaker Bones: Blame It On Agriculture

Ana Verayo |

May 19, 2015 08:41 AM EDT

Researchers reveal that modern humans have weaker bones compared to ancestors from 33,000 years ago due to agriculture.

Deep-sea Microbes: A Missing Link In The Evolution Of Complex Cellular Life, Including Us

L. P. Cabasag |

May 08, 2015 04:10 AM EDT

In a deep, dark, difficult environment underneath the ocean with a very high temperature and high pressure, there are traces of answers about evolution one might discover. Scientists found microorganisms that show a missing link in evolution of life on Earth, including us

Oldest Neanderthal DNA Taken from 170,000 Year Old Skeleton in Italy Cave

Ana Verayo |

Apr 13, 2015 08:25 AM EDT

Modern humans' closest extinct relatives were the Neanderthals that used to live in Europe and across Asia.

Finally, Scientists Agree on Little Foot's Birthday

Marco Foronda |

Apr 02, 2015 02:38 AM EDT

The new findings suggest Little Foot was an older relative of "Lucy," the famous Australopithecus skeleton dated at 3.2 million years old and found in Ethiopia.

Research Reveals the Diverse Shapes and Sizes of Early Humans

Marco Foronda |

Mar 30, 2015 08:42 AM EDT

The team focused on three species known to have lived in Africa between 1.5 million years and 2.5 million years ago.

Jawbone Reveals Oldest Human Who Walked Earth is 2.4 Million Years Old

Ana Verayo |

Mar 05, 2015 08:29 AM EST

The specimen is made up of the left part of the lower jaw and includes five graying teeth.

It's Way Better to Settle for Mr. Ok than Mr. Perfect

Marco Foronda |

Feb 08, 2015 04:36 AM EST

We either choose to mate with the first potentially inferior companion and risk inferior offspring, or just wait for Mr. or Ms. Perfect to come along.

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