Our understanding of human ancestry has changed dramatically since the discovery of Lucy the ancient hominin 50 years ago.
Research indicates that the complex behaviors used in human language and tool making, such as organizing actions into sequences, may have evolved in our common ancestors with chimpanzees. This study ...
Human evolution is still a puzzle, with new pieces constantly being uncovered to change what we thought we knew. The latest ...
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais-led research at the Belo Horizonte Zoo in Minas Gerais, Brazil, has detected SARS-CoV-2 ...
Brain tissue is among the most energetically costly in the body, and as a result, larger-brained mammals require more energy ...
A new study reveals that early humans' ability to use tools precisely may have been pivotal in human evolution. By recording ...
Researchers identified Homo juluensis, a potential ancient human species, shedding light on Asia’s evolutionary history.
Chimpanzees use tools in sequences, planning and adapting actions like humans. This suggests the roots of complex human ...