Neanderthal pelvises challenge a long-held idea about childbirth and walking
For decades, scientists have used the human pelvis to study a basic question about our evolution: how did…
Neanderthal gene inherited by modern humans linked to greater muscle mass
A gene inherited from Neanderthals tens of thousands of years ago is linked to greater muscle mass in…
Europe’s last Neanderthals were genetically diverse and connected, study finds
A new genetic study has changed how researchers view the last Neanderthals in Western Europe. Evidence from 27…
Mystery cave collapse uncovers ‘advanced human time capsule’ | History | News
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably preserved prehistoric cave that is helping researchers piece together a crucial chapter in…
Rare Neanderthal baby remains reveal growth patterns similar to modern humans and signs of metabolic disease
Tiny Neanderthal bones and baby teeth recovered from a cave in Germany are helping researchers piece together how…
Payre fossil teeth reveal regional diversity among Europe’s earliest Neanderthals
A team led by the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana studied fossil teeth from the…
Neanderthals gathered shellfish like modern humans 115,000 years ago, study finds
Neanderthal groups living along the southern coast of Europe gathered shellfish through every season around 115,000 years ago,…
Scientists Discover Ancient “Language Switches” Hidden in Human DNA
HAQERs are ancient genetic regulators that play a major role in language ability but remained stable due to…
Neanderthals used rhinoceros teeth as tools for making stone implements, study finds
Neanderthals did more with hunted animals than eat their meat. A new study suggests they kept and reused…
Neanderthal Babies Were Apparently Built Different and Reached Toddler Size in Only Six Months
AI-generated illustration of a Neanderthal toddler. Credit: ZME Science. When scientists examined the incredibly well-preserved skeleton of a…
Study Finds Europe’s Neanderthals Descended from a Single Population
Europe’s late Neanderthals largely came from a single population. Credit: GreekReporter Archive Europe’s Neanderthals may have traced most…
Male Neanderthals and female humans shaped modern DNA through ancient interbreeding, study finds
Most people living outside Africa carry small traces of Neanderthal DNA. These inherited fragments appear across many human…