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May 23, 2017 05:20 AM EDT

Fossil Reveals Origins Of Human Spine

A fossil complete with vertebrae and ribs shows origins of human spine.

May 11, 2017 05:20 AM EDT

Homo Naledi Raises Questions On Human Evolution

New Homo species may shake the way science sees human evolution.

Jan 31, 2017 03:23 AM EST

A Bag-Like Sea Creature With Large Mouth, No Anus Could Be The Earliest Known Human Prehistoric Ancestor?

Some scientists claim that humanity and other species evolved from a sea-like creature with a large mouth and no anus.

Feb 12, 2016 09:07 AM EST

New, Ancient Fossils of Human-like Ancestors Discovered

Researchers have discovered two new hominin fossils in a previously uninvestigated chamber in the Sterkfontein Caves in South Africa.

Feb 02, 2016 02:24 PM EST

Humans Evolved From Sharing Culture And Technology, Study Reveals

Study finds that early human ancestors evolved and travelled landmasses by sharing their technology and culture.

Feb 02, 2016 11:34 AM EST

Neanderthal Went Extinct Due To Human Cultural Superiority, Study Reveals

Study finds that Neanderthals went extinct due to cultural superiority of humans, during a period when modern humans from Africa began arriving in Europe.