The footprints offer a rare look at ancient human relatives crossing paths
Two ancient hominid species with slightly different gaits interbred in East Africa. Traces preserved on what was once a muddy […]
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Neanderthals may have built a hearth specifically to make tar
Neanderthals really knew their way around fire. In a sea cave sheltered from Gibraltar’s raging winds, our ancient cousins created
Dietary evidence reinforces the reputation of Clovis hunters as mammoth killers
The ancient North Americans are increasingly looking like experienced mammoth killers. Archaeologists have long debated whether the Clovis people, who
Proposed time limits for anesthesia may have compromised patient safety
After a public outcry, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced Dec. 5 that it had dropped plans that would have