Early humans had almost no hope of surviving severe burns, so evolution may have prioritised the selection of genes that heal ...

New research has revealed an incredible discovery: modern humans carry 20% of their genetic material from a mysterious ...

A new study suggests the extinction of Neanderthals nearly coincided with a shift in Earth's magnetic field that let more ...

About 41,000 years ago, Homo sapiens may have survived increased solar radiation caused by a weakening magnetic field by ...

While the topic of this book might seem a little depressing, it is really a powerful wake-up call to all of us, based on the ...

It may be a politically incorrect to say it, but desperate times require words commensurate with the existential threat of ...

In The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire, science writer Henry Gee considers how long we’ve got, and how we can extend our ...

Ancient protein analysis revealed that the oldest hominin fossil found in Taiwan belonged to a male Denisovan. Penghu 1, a ...

Researchers have identified the Penghu 1 fossil from Taiwan as Denisovan using protein sequencing. This marks the first confirmed Denisovan fossil in Southeast Asia, extending their known range.

the stoutly built extinct archaic humans who inhabited parts of Eurasia. Both experienced significant interactions with Homo sapiens, including interbreeding, before vanishing soon after for reasons ...

As such, Matlow says he sees getting rid of some archaic rules as an equity issue. “You’re not allowed to have a picnic with more than 25 of your friends and family. There are many groups of people ...