‘Hobbits’ walked more like humans than previously thought, study finds
The pelvis of Homo floresiensis was more human-like than earlier studies suggested, according to a new study of…
6,000-year-old infant from ancient Mesopotamia shows one of the world’s oldest signs of child abuse
A 6,000-year-old infant buried in ancient Syria has given researchers what looks like the oldest known case of…
Ancient DNA reveals malaria killed the Medici brothers, not poison
A new DNA study of two Renaissance members of the Medici family has confirmed malaria, not poison, killed…
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…
Copper Age children in Spain suffered widespread respiratory disease, skeletal study suggests
Children living in southeastern Iberia nearly 5,000 years ago faced frequent respiratory illnesses, according to a new study…