Gene flow chart formulated through mathematical modeling suggests that modern humans absorbed Neanderthals through ...

Scientists just overturned a century-old belief about ancient humans—what looked like early signs of dental care may be ...

Modern humans may indeed have wiped out Neanderthals – but not through war or murder alone. A new study suggests that when the two species interbred, a slow-acting genetic incompatibility increased ...

A recently published study suggests humans' creative inclinations go back much further than previously thought ...

But what of the Neanderthals; an ancient, large-brained sister group to our own species? We now know that they were capable of making art too. However, at present, all of the Neanderthal evidence is ...

A fatal genetic incompatibility between Neanderthals and modern humans may have hastened the extinction of our ancient cousins, new research suggests. Researchers found that different versions of a ...

New research suggests a genetic dynamic that may have contributed to Neanderthals' extinction. Neanderthal-Museum, Mettmann CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons Did interbreeding between humans and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Neanderthals are getting a well-deserved scientific rewrite. A ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo, Rice University (THE CONVERSATION) Almost 2 million years ...

Neanderthals, our extinct cousins, are often portrayed as eating nothing but meat — no fruit, no grains, no greens. But did Neanderthals really live on meat alone? While there's plenty of evidence ...

Imagine Europe tens of thousands of years ago: dense forests, large herds of elephants, bison and aurochs—and small groups of people armed with fire and spears. A new study shows that these people ...