High up on the Tibetan Plateau, inside the Baishiya Karst Cave, unfolds a fascinating ancient human survival story. A recent study reveals that the Denisovans, an extinct human species, called this place home for countless millennia. Other than their notable genetic contributions to modern humans, very little is known about...

Mysterious Denisovan species of humans lived undisturbed in the mountains for 160,000 years

The face of one of the earliest known Homo sapiens, the oldest known human, has been revealed 300,000 years after his death. The Jebel Irhoud fossils, discovered in Morocco, have pushed back the timeline of Homo sapiens by 100,000 years, revealing that our ancestors spread across Africa much earlier than previously thought.

Jebel Irhoud: Scientists reveal face of the world’s first known human

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Modern human DNA may have made up a surprisingly large amount of the Neanderthal genome, a new study finds.

Neanderthals didn't truly go extinct, but were rather absorbed into the modern human population, DNA study suggests

The debate has raged for decades: Was it humans or climate change that led to the extinction of many species of large mammals, birds, and reptiles that have disappeared from Earth over the past 50,000 years?. By "large," we mean animals that weighed at least 45 kilograms—known as megafauna. At...

The evidence is mounting: Humans were responsible for the extinction of large mammals

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Archeological evidence has long indicated that Neanderthals cared for sick and injured members of their communities. But experts disagree on whether these close relatives of Homo sapiens did so altruistically or transactionally, under the expectation that they might receive reciprocal care from such members in the future. A new study...

Neanderthals Cared for a Child with Down Syndrome

Jennifer Lopez was attacked by the style police as recent photos of her in The Hamptons made headlines this week. On July 8, the singer and actress was photographed in upstate NY while stunning in a flowing floral maxi dress, choosing a summery look with a cinched waist that more than highlighted her figure.

Jennifer Lopez Pitied In Floral Sundress She’s ‘Too Old’ To Wear

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Winston, one of the world's oldest silverback gorillas, has died at the age of 52, according to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.

Winston, one of the world's oldest silverbacks, dies at age 52 at San Diego Safari Park

This week, unravel the lives of an extinct human species, discover the oldest known narrative art, learn why Earth’s core is slowing, see operating ants, and more.

Rare fossil discovery sheds light on lives of mysterious human species

While each decade has its own television shows that leave a mark, the 1980s was full of some truly great comedy television. It was the era when we first met Michael J. Fox as Alex P. Keaton on Family Ties. We met the Tanners on Full House and the Seavers on Growing Pains. Then, there was Cheers, The Golden Girls, The Cosby Show, Family Matters, and Silver Spoons. And we can’t forget about iconic shows like Miami Vice, Roseanne, Murder, She Wrote, and Unsolved Mysteries.

Beloved Child Actor, 46, Found Dead Alongside Service Dog

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Their unique features probably helped them survive during the Ice Age.

This Is What Neanderthal And Denisovan Faces Looked Like

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Archaeologists have recently discovered a prehistoric human skeleton in the Valley of Mexico dating back at least 10,000 years, making it the oldest specimen from the region. Knewz.com has learned that the discovery was made during the construction of Felipe Ángeles International Airport. Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have named […]

10,000-Year-Old Prehistoric Skeleton Deemed the Oldest Specimen Discovered in Mexico

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RadarOnline

Eminem, with his new album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), has come under fire for including lyrics that reference the tragic shooting incident involving Alec Baldwin on the set of the movie Rust, RadarOnline.com has learned. In one of the Detroit rapper's new tracks, titled Fuel, Eminem raps about the killing, stating: "But it's in a holster, I proceed to bust it/ F--- around and get popped like Halyna Hutchins."Fans and critics alike took to social media to express their outrage over the insensitivity of the lyrics, especially considering Baldwin's ongoing trial.Baldwin, who is currently on trial...

'This Just Feels Gross': Eminem Faces Backlash for New Song Mocking the Accidental Deadly Shooting on the Set of 'Rust'

Neolithic Europeans Walked Around With 5.5-Centimeter Holes In Their Skulls

Scientists have just unlocked one of nature’s most colossal enigmas – a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth’s genome and 3D chromosomal structures. This incredible achievement is first of its kind for any ancient DNA sample, courtesy of the combined efforts of an international research team. Woolly mammoth DNA discovery.

Woolly mammoth freeze-dried skin has active DNA after 52,000 years

The fossil record of our ape ancestors in Africa is almost nonexistent for a period of about 8 or 9 million years. This long gap lasted from about 16.5 million to 7 to 9 million years ago, during the Miocene geological epoch. Yet fossil remains in Europe and Asia show...

The Mystery of the Missing Apes Who Came Before Humans

Homo habilis, often hailed as one of the earliest members of the genus Homo, marks a fascinating chapter in the human evolutionary story. With their emergence around 2.4 to 1.4 million years ago, these early humans were the pioneers of tool usage, setting them apart from their primate cousins. This leap in tool-making not only showcases their ingenuity but also hints at the cognitive advancements that would pave the way for future human species. In this introduction, we'll uncover 15 intriguing facts about Homo habilis, from their physical characteristics and habitat to their dietary habits and the groundbreaking tools they crafted. These insights not only enrich our understanding of Homo habilis but also illuminate the broader narrative of human evolution, revealing how these early humans were instrumental in shaping the course of our ancestral journey.

15 Facts About Homo Habilis

Scientists at the University of Malaga have shown, in an unprecedented way, how the so-called "elephant graveyard" of the Early Pleistocene archaeological site of Orce—a name given due to the amount of remains of the extinct elephant species Mammuthus meridionalis that it contained—hid a natural trap in quicksand.

Scientists find a natural quicksand trap dated to more than one million years ago in the 'elephant graveyard' of Orce

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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In Oregon, fossils are like gold and jewels hidden like a treasure chest. The land in Oregon has ancient fossils that can be found in everything from tiny plants and sea creatures to giant mammals that look like they belong in a fairy book. These aren’t only fascinating because they’re...

Our 56 Favorite Areas To Find Fossils in Oregon in 2024

Washington, DC

Law & Crime

Police have arrested and now charged two women, Tiffany Taylor Gray and Audrey Miller, for the April murder of Fasil Teklemariam, a 53-year-old man from Washington, D.C. who was hit over the head, stabbed repeatedly and then had his thumb cut off and allegedly used by his killers to access his accounts and spend his money on Uber ride-shares, marijuana and alcohol.
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Women accused of murdering alleged sugar daddy, using his severed — and still missing — thumb to make app purchases

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Did Neanderthals have Down syndrome? Scientists discover the first case in prehistoric times

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Neanderthals, often painted as brutish cave-dwellers, may have possessed a tender side that modern humans never knew about — until now. Researchers...

Did Neanderthals have Down syndrome? Scientists discover the first case in prehistoric times

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