The inheritance mass reveals: Women preferred Neanderthals
Research suggests that between two and three percent of modern human DNA is inherited from Neanderthals, primarily from interactions where Neanderthal men mated with Homo sapiens women.
New genetic study: in the interbreeding between Neanderthals and sapiens, most couples were human women and Neanderthal men
A new genetic study reveals that during the interbreeding between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens, the majority of pairings involved human women and Neanderthal men.
A 40,000-Year-Old Discovery Could Be a Lost Chapter in the Origins of Human Communication
A recent study suggests that early European hunter-gatherers used a sophisticated system of signs to transmit information 40,000 years ago, predating writing as we know it.
How the Anatomy of Buttocks Made Us Human
The article explores the significance of human buttocks anatomy in the evolution of Homo sapiens, emphasizing its aesthetic allure and biological functions.
The power of buttocks: how the anatomy of the butt made us human
The article explores the evolutionary significance and aesthetic appreciation of human buttocks.
Predecessor to a written language already in the Stone Age
German researchers have found evidence suggesting that a precursor to written language existed 40,000 years ago, coinciding with the arrival of Homo sapiens in Europe.
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.
Why are human babies so helpless at birth?
The article explores the reasons behind the helplessness of human infants at birth compared to animals, referencing new research from the University of Zurich.
Why are human hands so dexterous? Not only the newly evolved areas of the brain are responsible
Recent research reveals that human hand dexterity is due to the coordination of ancient spinal cord circuits and new brain circuits.
Towards a hybrid of human and machine?
The article discusses the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into daily life and the potential evolution of humans into hybrid beings with technological enhancements.
Innovation Games. 'Measuring what the human eye can no longer detect'
The article discusses the evolution of timing technology in the Olympic Games and highlights advances in precision measurement and timing solutions used during the Winter Olympics.
Loneliness of the 21st century: 'deserted station' or the prelude to a new, technologically intertwined reality?
The article discusses the growing phenomenon of loneliness in the 21st century, highlighting its implications for public health and human evolution.
Horror film 'makes viewers uncomfortable on every level' on BBC iPlayer now
The horror film 'Crimes of the Future' featuring a star-studded cast is currently streaming on BBC iPlayer, offering viewers a disturbing exploration of human evolution and bodily transformations.
A New Explanation for Large Breasts - 'The Most Interesting Observations Made in Finland'
A new study from the University of Oulu suggests that the size of human breasts may be linked to infant survivability rather than purely evolutionary attraction factors.
Man is the only species on the planet with a chin โ How it emerged and what it serves?
The chin, a distinctive feature of the human face, is unique to our species and raises questions about its evolutionary significance.
Birds Have a Global Alarm Language That May Be a Precursor to Human Speech
A study reveals that birds around the world share similar warning calls, potentially influencing the evolution of human communication.
Ludovic Slimak on Neanderthals: 'It was suicide. Humans disappear because their values collapse'
Paleoanthropologist Ludovic Slimak discusses the extinction of Neanderthals and the implications of human values in his new book, 'The Last Neanderthal.'
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.
Historical discovery: UK archaeologists claim that humans mastered fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought
UK archaeologists discovered evidence that humans controlled fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than believed.
Science Determined That for Women, Size Matters
A recent study reveals that both men and women consider penis size significant, influencing perceptions of strength and attractiveness.
The Human Jaw is an Evolutionary Byproduct
New research suggests the unique structure of the human jaw may have evolved without direct adaptive necessity, distinguishing humans from other primates like chimpanzees.
Our Treacherous Intelligence: The End of the World as Planned by the Human Mind
The article discusses the paradox of human intelligence, its evolution alongside tools, and the dark consequences of innovation, exemplified by the legacy of Alfred Nobel.
Chimpanzee Like a Child? Experiment Undermines the Belief in Human Uniqueness
An experiment involving the chimpanzee Kanzi challenges the belief in human cognitive uniqueness by investigating aspects of cognitive abilities in primates.
Oldest handheld wooden tools ever? Ancient artifacts preserved in mud mystify archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered what are believed to be the oldest wooden tools ever found, dating back approximately 430,000 years, in Greece's Megalopolis basin.
Archaeology: How Strange the Stone Age Really Is
The article explores the scant archaeological evidence from the Paleolithic era and speculates on the significance of fire in human evolution, suggesting it fostered the development of language and music.
'Kanzi', the bonobo that shows with a fictitious juice that the ability to imagine is not exclusively human
A groundbreaking study reveals that the bonobo Kanzi can track non-existent objects like juice and grapes, hinting at a shared evolutionary legacy.
How Ancient Instincts Unconsciously Govern Us in Everyday Life
The article discusses how ancient evolutionary instincts continue to influence human behavior today, despite changes in lifestyle, and how populists and social media exploit these instincts.
Kiika through the triple scope!
The article discusses the evolution of human communication and its transformative impact on civilization through various technological milestones.
Natsios: Is Darwin science? Blasphemy to accept that man descends from an animal, we descend from Adam and Eve
Natsios expresses his disagreement with Darwin's theory of evolution, arguing that accepting human descent from animals undermines religious beliefs about creation.
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.
What other animals, besides humans, make tools?
The article discusses the difference between humans and other animals regarding tool-making, highlighting that while humans design and manufacture tools, animals merely use available objects as tools without any design intention.
โCulex molestusโ: what the species of mosquito in the London Underground says about us
The article discusses how humans influence the evolution of species, using the example of the mosquito โCulex pipiens molestusโ found in the London Underground.
The Poison That Changed History: Shocking Discovery About Humans 60,000 Years Ago
A discovery in South Africa challenges previous notions of human cognitive evolution, revealing a surprisingly 'modern' hunting technique involving poisonous substances used 60,000 years ago.
Surprising fossils from Morocco. "A new window on human evolution"
Recent research on fossils from Morocco sheds light on the evolutionary pathways of humans, focusing on a key ancestral link shared by Neanderthals and Denisovans.
Bears are shrinking - and becoming gentler. The surprising effect of human activity
The article explores how human proximity influences evolutionary changes in wild animals, specifically looking at the impact on the size and behavior of Apennine brown bears, as well as the genetic consequences of their isolation.
Human History: Who was the last common ancestor of Homo sapiens and Neanderthals?
The article discusses the complexities of human evolution, particularly focusing on fossil discoveries related to the last common ancestor of Homo sapiens and Neanderthals.
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.
Remains of Homo sapiens nearly 800,000 years old found in Morocco
An international team of researchers has discovered human remains in Casablanca dating back almost 800,000 years, filling a crucial gap in evolution and supporting North Africa as the origin of modern humans.
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.
The discovery that shows humans generated fire much earlier than previously thought
Recent archaeological findings in East Farm Barnham, Suffolk, suggest that early humans mastered fire technology much earlier than previously believed.
Have some cat breeds evolved naturally?
The article explores whether some cat breeds are the result of natural evolution or solely human intervention, noting that most breeds were established in the last 140 years.
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.
The oldest documented cremation ceremony in Africa: they cremated a short adult woman 9,500 years ago
Archaeologists have discovered the oldest evidence of a cremation ceremony in Africa, dating back 9,500 years, involving the deliberate cremation of a short-statured adult woman in Malawi.
Two 'guest suns' shone over the Earth when the first humans began to walk
A team of astrophysicists has finally solved the mystery of the strange energy overload surrounding the Solar System, shedding light on the origins of life on primitive Earth.
Love changes again
The article discusses the genetic basis of love, highlighting the roles of hormones and neurotransmitters in human relationships and reproduction.
From Gossiping to Procrastination: These 10 Common Habits Are Evolutionary Tricks of the Brain for Survival
The article discusses how seemingly negative habits like procrastination and paranoia may actually be instinctual survival mechanisms ingrained in the human brain over thousands of years.
Kissing is an evolutionary mystery. Why did it arise and endure despite its health risks?
The article explores the evolutionary significance of kissing, its benefits, and the reasons for its prevalence across various species and cultures despite health risks.
The greatest mystery of human evolution unfolds
A scientific breakthrough in 2025, involving ancient DNA from a skull known as 'Dragon Man' found in China, links this remarkable fossil to the Denisovans, resolving a major mystery in human evolution that began with the discovery of a tiny finger bone in 2010.