Human
Stone handaxes found in Galilee show early humans valued aesthetics of their tools - study
The axes were dated to the Pleistocene, likely made by Homo erectus, the first human species to evolve to have a humanlike body shape and gait, who had lived in the region thousands of years ago.
Researchers rethink how humans populated the Americas after new find
How not to care online: Survival guide for staying human
The financial model that safeguards everyone’s water
Blink, but slowly: Study reveals the secret to better communication with your cat
Scientists confirmed that when a person narrows their eyes and blinks slowly, cats become more receptive and are more likely to approach them.
Stone Tech 2.0: Forscher glauben, einen Technologiesprung von vor 900.000 Jahren gefunden zu haben
Die Homininen an der Fundstelle zeigten sorgfältige Planung und Effizienz in ihren Strategien für Herstellung und Ressourcenmanagement.
Pre-Pompeii: Footprints of villagers fleeing Mount Vesuvius found in Salerno
Near the footprint site, archaeologists uncovered burials in tombs covered with tuff slabs, some engraved with decorations. Most of the burials belong to children.
Romania discovers Europe's oldest human traces dating back two million years
Discovery supports early 'out of Africa' migrations, predating Homo erectus' exit from Africa.
New study shows human ancestor thrived in harsh desert conditions over 1 million years ago
The research challenges the long-held belief that only Homo sapiens had the capacity to thrive in extreme environments.
Study reveals human ancestors ate mostly plants, not meat
Some researchers hypothesize that the incorporation of animal-based foods in early hominin diets led to increased brain size, smaller gut size, and increased stature.
First US human victim of H5N1 bird flu virus reported in Louisiana
The patient was infected after contact with domestic and wild birds, specifically a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds he raised at home.
Human ancestors in India butchered a 10-tonnes giant elephant 300,000 years ago
Palaeoloxodon turkmenicus greatly exceeded the size of modern African elephants. Adults grew to around four meters tall at the shoulder and weighed about 10 tonnes.
Evolutionary human brain growth spurt debunked in new study
Largest study of fossil human skulls challenges previous interpretations of brain evolution.
Dog anti-aging study leaps decades ahead of human research
Researchers hope that preventing age-related decline in dogs could benefit human longevity.
