Fast-growing and small-seeded tree species are dominating Brazilian forests in regions with high levels of deforestation and ...

In an alarming development for conservationists, nature lovers – and anyone who likes to breathe oxygen – a recent report has ...

While the rapid increase in brain size is widely recognized as a key factor in human evolution, many studies have focused on understanding the evolutionary patterns and processes behind it. However, ...

The story of human evolution is more intricate than ever, especially in eastern Asia during the Late Quaternary period, ...

Scientists have discovered a potential new member of the human family tree. This mysterious species, named Homo juluensis, includes the enigmatic Denisovans — our ancient human relatives whose stories ...

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state’s iconic Joshua trees, which are ...

A stunning discovery of fossilized footprints pressed into soft mud preserved the unexpected and extraordinary moment, ...

In recent decades, the discovery of new hominins—the taxonomic tribe consisting of humans and our ancient, now-extinct close relatives—has dramatically expanded the early human family tree. The ...

Researchers have uncovered new insights into a long-lost human species known for their particularly hefty craniums, according to a recent study. The Julurens — or “big head” people — are ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Many known hominin fossils defy species classification, with the most famous ...

Scientists have always known that two relatives of today's humans existed on Earth at the same period of time - but whether the two different species of hominin ever met or interacted was unknown. Now ...

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