Genetic and anatomical data reveal how the human pelvis acquired its unique shape, enabling our ancestors to walk on two legs ...

New Ethiopian fossils show early Homo and Australopithecus lived together, revealing a complex human evolution story.

The researchers carefully compared the newly discovered teeth with known specimens of Australopithecus afarensis (Lucy’s species) and early Homo. They found that these teeth belonged to both early ...

In the dry, rugged badlands of Ethiopia’s Afar Region, a team of scientists has uncovered fossils that could change how you ...

Dental remains dating back 300,000 years, which were discovered at a well-known Chinese archaeological site, have revealed ...

Scientists uncovered how genetic changes helped humans walking upright, offering new insight into a key step in human evolution.

Long before modern humans appeared in Africa about 300,000 years ago, our ancestors faced a crisis that almost ended the lineage entirely. A groundbreaking study has revealed that between 930,000 and ...

Researchers say recently discovered teeth come from a previously undiscovered species of Australopithecus, adding to our understanding of human evolution.

Explore Neanderthal facts, from looks to lifestyle and abilities. These early humans are far more similar to us than once believed. Wanting to understand who we are, where we come from and how we ...

Earliest Evidence Of Modern Humans Detected Date: October 17, 2007 Source: Arizona State University Summary: Evidence of early humans living on the coast in South Africa, harvesting food from the ...

Early humans : of whom do we speak? / Richard E. Leakey -- Homo habilis - a premature discovery : remembered by one of its founding fathers, 42 years later / Phillip V. Tobias -- Where does the genus ...