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Fossil footprints challenge established theories of human evolution
Newly discovered human-like footprints from Crete may put the established narrative of early human evolution to the test. The footprints are approximately 5.7 million years old and were made at a time when previous research puts our ancestors in Africa … Continue reading
Human bones may have been engraved as part of a cannibalistic ritual
Human bones may have been engraved as part of a cannibalistic ritual during the Paleolithic period, according to a new study. Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins News — ScienceDaily
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Origin of Human Genus May Have Occurred by Chance
Early human ‘Lucy’ An often cited claim that humans, who are smarter and more technologically advanced than their ancestors, originated in response to climate change is challenged in a new report by a Center for the Advanced Study of Human … Continue reading
New look at archaic DNA rewrites human evolution story
A new method for analyzing DNA sequence data has been developed to reconstruct early history of archaic human populations, revealing an evolutionary story that contradicts conventional wisdom about modern humans, Neanderthals and Denisovans. They found that Neanderthal-Denisovan lineage nearly went … Continue reading
Origin of human genus may have occurred by chance
An often cited claim that humans, who are smarter and more technologically advanced than their ancestors, originated in response to climate change is challenged in a new report. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily
‘Omnipresent’ effects of human impact on England’s landscape revealed
The Anthropocene has transformed England, outline researchers in a new report. The Anthropocene — the concept that humans have so transformed geological processes at Earth’s surface that we are living in a new epoch — was formulated by Nobel Laureate … Continue reading
In saliva, clues to a ‘ghost’ species of ancient human
In saliva, scientists have found hints that a ‘ghost’ species of archaic humans may have contributed genetic material to ancestors of people living in sub-Saharan Africa today. The research adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that sexual rendezvous … Continue reading
Human evolution in the sea at bioko
Did some of our human features evolve while our ancestors were living in water? The aquatic ape theory has been disregarded by paleoanthropologists, but it deserves another chance, suggests experts. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily
Remains of early, permanent human settlement in Andes discovered
Examining human remains and other archaeological evidence from a site at nearly 12,500 feet above sea level in Peru, the scientists show that intrepid hunter-gatherers — men, women and children — managed to survive at high elevation before the advent … Continue reading
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3.3-million-year-old fossil reveals origins of the human spine
Analysis of a 3.3 million-year-old fossil skeleton reveals the most complete spinal column of any early human relative, including vertebrae, neck and rib cage. The findings indicate that portions of the human spinal structure that enable efficient walking motions were … Continue reading