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A new documentary puts viewers in the shoes of Neanderthals and early humans, giving an intimate glimpse into humans’ ...

UCL scientists found that human skulls evolved much faster than those of other apes, reflecting the powerful forces driving ...

Researchers have discovered a new species of human ancestor that existed alongside Homo sapiens. Researchers working in Ethiopia’s Afar region have discovered a new species of human ancestor, ...

The research from the Issa Valley in western Tanzania highlighted a surprising, and potentially crucial, role for fungi in ...

A handful of teeth unearthed in Ethiopia has led to the discovery of a new species of human ancestor. The finding, announced in August in the journal Nature, began with a Valentine’s Day trek seven ...