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Still King: Why Kong Dwarfs Today's Beasts
By Mindy Weisberger published
King Kong is back.
Bipedal Human Ancestor 'Lucy' Was a Tree Climber, Too
By Mindy Weisberger published
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.
Think Fast: Do Humans Have Hair on the Undersides of Their Arms?
By Laura Geggel published
At first glance, the underside of a human arm may look hairless. But a closer inspection will reveal that tiny, colorless hairs cover it like soft peach fuzz.
Mysterious Branch of Humanity Possibly Discovered
By Charles Q. Choi published
A group of humans migrating out of Africa some 40,000 to 70,000 years ago mingled with an as-yet unknown branch of humanity, three new studies have found.
Earth Wobbles May Have Driven Ancient Humans Out of Africa
By Charles Q. Choi published
Ancient human migrations out of Africa may have been driven by wobbles in Earth's orbit and tilt that led to dramatic swings in climate, a new study finds.
Human Ancestor 'Lucy' May Have Died After Falling from Tree
By Jen Viegas published
Lucy's ability to walk on two legs on land may have hindered her ability to navigate trees.
Human Gut Microbes Took Root Before We Were Human
By Mindy Weisberger published
Our relationship with the bacteria in our guts extends far back into our evolutionary past — before modern humans even existed, a new study finds.
1.5-Million-Year-Old Footprints Reveal Human Ancestor Walked Like Us
By Megan Gannon published
Scientists found that modern-human footprints and the tracks left behind by Homo erectus are nearly indistinguishable.
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