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140,000-year-old child's skull may have been part modern human, part Neanderthal — but not everyone is convinced
A child buried in the world's oldest human cemetery had both modern human (Homo sapiens) and Neanderthal characteristics, suggesting she was a hybrid, according to a new study. However, not everyone is convinced the study's findings are definitive.
Stunning facial reconstructions of 'hobbit,' Neanderthal and Homo erectus bring human relatives to life
A new documentary brings early human history to life with a "scientifically accurate" collection of hyper-real 3D models.
Oldest wooden tools unearthed in East Asia show that ancient humans made planned trips to dig up edible plants
The 300,000 year-old tools show that hominins in East Asia made planned foraging trips to lakeshores and designed instruments for specific purposes.
Neanderthal DNA may refute 65,000-year-old date for human occupation in Australia, but not all experts are convinced
A new DNA model suggests humans didn't reach Australia until 50,000 years ago, but archaeological data disagrees.
125,000-year-old 'fat factory' run by Neanderthals discovered in Germany
An analysis of ancient animal bones found in Germany suggests that Neanderthals extracted grease from them to gobble up 125,000 years ago.
Science news this week: 'Dragon Man's' identity and the universe's 'missing matter'
Science news this week June 21, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Who were the Denisovans, archaic humans who lived in Asia and went extinct around 30,000 years ago?
Who were the Denisovans, close human relatives who lived in Asia and mated with Homo sapiens?
'Huge surprise' reveals how some humans left Africa 50,000 years ago
How did Homo sapiens manage to leave Africa around 50,000 years ago, when earlier treks out of the continent had ended in failure?
