Geneticists have discovered traces of two ancient species in the DNA of modern humans—species that existed before the emergence of Homo sapiens. These findings broaden our understanding of the complex history of interbreeding between human ancestors and other hominids.
A study of ancient footprints on the shore of a lake in Kenya has revealed inconsistencies between the structure of the hominin foot and their body size, making it difficult to determine their species. These discoveries also offer a rare glimpse into the social behavior of ancient primates.
A new study of ancient Homo erectus teeth has revealed a genetic link between this species, Denisovans, and modern humans, shedding light on the evolution and interactions of ancient populations.
A new study has revealed that the first migrants from Africa were small in stature and had archaic features, rather than being large, athletic individuals as previously believed. This finding changes our understanding of the early evolution and migrations of Homo erectus.