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A mask representing an <em>Australopithecus afarensis</em>, a human ancestor that may have given birth in a way that was in-between chimpanzees and humans, scientists have found.

Did Human Ancestor 'Lucy' Have a Midwife?

By Charles Q. Choi published 26 April 17

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Dated to between 26,000 to 22,000 years ago, this artifact, made from the bone of a bear cuscus, was likely worn as a pendant on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi where it was found.

In Ice Age Indonesia, People Were Making Jewelry and Art

By Charles Q. Choi published 3 April 17

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What Your Nose Knows About Human Evolution

By Sara G. Miller published 16 March 17

They can be bulbous, pert, or pointy — but why do some noses look different than others? It could have something to do how humans evolved to live in certain climates, a new study suggests.

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Bipedal Human Ancestor 'Lucy' Was a Tree Climber, Too

By Mindy Weisberger published 2 December 16

CT scans of "Lucy," a human ancestor that lived 3 million years ago, reveal evidence in the structure of her bones that suggests she climbed trees as well as a walked on the ground.

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A reconstruction of <em>Australopithecus afarensis</em>, the species to which Lucy belonged.

Human Ancestor 'Lucy' May Have Died After Falling from Tree

By Jen Viegas published 29 August 16

Lucy's ability to walk on two legs on land may have hindered her ability to navigate trees.

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This 1.5-million-year-old footprint suggests that Homo erectus, an early human ancestor, had feet that were very similar to those of modern humans.

1.5-Million-Year-Old Footprints Reveal Human Ancestor Walked Like Us

By Megan Gannon published 13 July 16

Scientists found that modern-human footprints and the tracks left behind by Homo erectus are nearly indistinguishable.

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Why Are Human Babies So Helpless?

By Mindy Weisberger published 2 May 16

Human babies require years to learn basic survival skills like walking and feeding themselves.

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Rare Charles Darwin Letter Fails to Sell at Auction

By Knvul Sheikh published 26 February 16

A handwritten letter by famed naturalist Charles Darwin to a British marine biologist was to be auctioned off yesterday (Feb. 25) by Nate D. Sanders Auctions, a Los Angeles-based auction house.

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