The enigmatic signs carved by our ancestors to remember information 40,000 years ago
Researchers have discovered that ancient artifacts featuring complex geometric signs were likely used by our ancestors to record information.
Scientists discover a wooden structure in Africa built 300,000 years before Homo sapiens
An archaeological discovery in Africa reveals a wooden structure built 300,000 years before the appearance of Homo sapiens, suggesting advanced cognitive abilities of early human ancestors.
Does size matter? Apparently not for evolution
Anthropologist and biologist discuss why human brains are smaller than our ancestors' and the complexity of the human brain.
Fossils over 770,000 years old found in Morocco may belong to ancestors very close to modern humans
Fossils of hominids discovered in Casablanca, Morocco, dating back about 773,000 years, could be close ancestors of modern humans according to research from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.
Hominid fossils discovered in Morocco, new ancestors closer to modern humans
An international team including Spanish researchers has analyzed hominid remains discovered in Casablanca, Morocco, suggesting they may belong to the closest ancestors of the first modern humans.
New study supports Sahelanthropus as the earliest hominin
A new study suggests that Sahelanthropus tchadensis, an ancient primate from North Africa, may be one of our earliest ancestors, challenging previous classifications.