Here’s How This ‘Hobbit’-Like Human Ancestor Survived on an Island with Komodo Dragons
Anthropologists have been debating the life and times of Indonesia’s prehistoric “hobbit-like” human ancestor, Homo floresiensis, ever since…
Human brains decreased in size 3,000 years ago – here’s why
For most of human evolution, the story of the brain seemed to move in one direction. It got…
Ancient Migration Routes That Were Swallowed by the Sea Once Led Ancient Humans Outside of Africa
Not long after humankind’s emergence in Africa, Homo sapiens were off to explore the rest of the world.…
Neanderthal Genes May Cause a Rare Brain Condition That Impacts Balance and Posture
Neanderthals died out around 40,000 years ago, but a new study reveals that their genetic legacy continues to…