- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 23rd, 2015
First Humans in Australia Were Greeted by Giant Killer Lizards
Fossil evidence sheds new light on life in ancient Australia
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 15th, 2014
13,400-Year-Old Ancient Elephant Remains Unearthed in North America
Evidence indicates that early humans used to hunt these animals and feed on them
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 9th, 2014
Prehistoric Bar Fights Might Have Shaped Our Ancestors' Faces
Our early ancestors evolved to have robust faces in order to be able to take a punch
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 18th, 2013
1.8-Million-Year-Old Skull Suggests Early Humans Were Not as Diverse as Believed
The skull's anatomy indicates three early human species might have been just one
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 20th, 2013
The Ginger Gene Has Been Around for 50,000 Years
Researchers say the gene emerged when early humans left Africa
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 20th, 2013
Early Humans That Lived Some 420,000 Years Ago Used to Hunt Elephants
The animals they tackled and killed weighed four times more than a family car
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 12th, 2013
Many Years Ago, Three Major River Systems Crisscrossed the Sahara Desert
These rivers made it possible for humans to migrate to Europe and Asia, evidence suggests
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 16th, 2013
Early Humans Inhabited China About 1.7 Million Years Ago
These humans knew how to make and use tools, researchers say
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 19th, 2013
Inbreeding Was a Common Practice Amongst Early Humans, Study Finds
Fossil evidence suggests that early humans did not shy away from inbreeding
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