First ancient DNA from mainland Finland reveals origins of Siberian ancestry in region

New study shows that the genetic makeup of northern Europe traces back to migrations from Siberia that began at least 3,500 years ago and that, as recently as the...

Tue, Nov 27, 2018

Human ancestors not to blame for ancient mammal extinctions in Africa

New research finds grassland expansion drove the decline of giant mammals over the last 4.6 million years.

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

Evolution: South Africa’s hominin record is a fair-weather friend

New uranium-lead ages for fossil bearing caves change the landscape of human evolution in South Africa.

Wed, Nov 21, 2018

The ‘Swiss Army knife of prehistoric tools’ found in Asia suggests homegrown technology

Mon, Nov 19, 2018

New virtual reconstruction of a Neanderthal thorax suggests another breathing mechanism

The results show significant morphological differences pointing to a respiratory mechanism that was different compared with that of modern humans.

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Climate change likely caused migration, demise of ancient Indus Valley civilization

Tue, Nov 13, 2018

Experts find that stone tools connected communities

Stone tools from the Middle Stone Age in South Africa shows that different communities were connected over long time periods over vast geographical areas.

Sat, Nov 10, 2018

Genetic Research Reveals Revelatory New Insights on the Peopling of the Americas

Results point to a highly complex picture of arrival, dispersal and expansion.

Thu, Nov 8, 2018

Quantitative 3D analysis of bone tools sheds light on ancient manufacture and use

Novel technique provides controlled experimental protocol for archeological investigations.

Thu, Nov 8, 2018

Skeletal abnormalities in Pleistocene people

Mon, Nov 5, 2018

What the Teeth Show: Seasons of Neanderthal Birth and Weaning, First Evidence of Lead Exposure

Wed, Oct 31, 2018

The Indians of the Ecuadorian Amazon were using cocoa 5,300 years ago

Wed, Oct 31, 2018

Study reconstructs Neanderthal ribcage, offers new clues to ancient human anatomy

Tue, Oct 30, 2018

Interior northwest Indians used tobacco long before European contact

WSU molecular analysis of pipes uncovers longest record of use.

Mon, Oct 29, 2018

Earliest hominin migrations into the Arabian Peninsula required no novel adaptations

New study provides earliest evidence for hominins in 'Green Arabia' between 500,000 and 300,000 years ago alongside direct environmental data indicating productive, relatively humid grasslands.

Mon, Oct 29, 2018

New Projectile Point Style Could Suggest Two Separate Migrations into North America

Wed, Oct 24, 2018

Ancient Andean genomes show distinct adaptations to farming and altitude

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

What Contributed to the Downfall of the Ancient City of Angkor in Modern Cambodia?

Wed, Oct 17, 2018

Extensive trade in fish between Egypt and Canaan already 3,500 years ago

Gilthead sea bream were caught in the Bardawil lagoon on a large scale and transported as dried fish to the area in which Israel is located today.

Tue, Oct 16, 2018

‘Vampire burial’ reveals efforts to prevent child’s return from grave

Sat, Oct 13, 2018