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

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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

When most people think about our distant ancestors, many envision a group of ape-like creatures huddled in a cave trying to break bones open with a rock. While this isn't entirely wrong, early humans also made incredible strides in innovation and survival that resulted in the modern man and the dominant species on planet Earth.

30 Feral Facts About Early Humans We Rather Not Know + Photos Show How Rough Life Was As An Early Human

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Believe it or not, genetic material dating back millions of years has been discovered.

What Is The Oldest Evidence Of DNA Ever Recovered On Earth?

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 in Spain have not only unearthed the first suspected case of Down syndrome in a Neanderthal child, but they have also found evidence that our ancient cousins provided compassionate care for this youngster.

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

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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What Was The First Human Species, And What Makes It Human?

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The Titanic – a symbol of hubris and human tragedy – has been a source of fascination for more than 112 years.And yet, the fact is, the sunken ocean liner was more than just movie fodder or a deep sea explorer’s holy grail, it was a very real ship on which more than 1,500 people died.And yet, whilst experts – using the most sophisticated submersible and underwater filming equipment – have found some extraordinary relics from the wreckage, they have never found any skeletons or bones.“I’ve seen zero human remains,” James Cameron, director of the iconic 1997 film, told the...

People are just learning why there are no skeletons on the Titanic

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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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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

Cumulative culture is a fundamental aspect of human evolution, a story of continuous cultural and technological advancements passed down through countless generations. This accumulation of knowledge has set humans apart from other primates, enabling us to adapt to a wide range of environments. But when did our ancestors start to...

Humans started "cumulative culture" around 600,000 years ago

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

This Is What Neanderthal And Denisovan Faces Looked Like

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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

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

A glance at recorded history shows us that humans have “always” felt a need to explain phenomena perceived to exist beyond our comprehension. Today, we turn to science to seek answers to our questions about the universe. But in the past, preliterate people developed spirituality to deal with their deepest metaphysical queries.

Finding the Roots of Religion in Human Prehistory

Ozzy Osbourne sparked further concerns as his health has reportedly taken a turn for the worse. The Prince of Darkness, 75, has been battling health issues over the years. After his canceled appearance at the Mad Monster Party, sources revealed to In Touch what reportedly kept him away from the gig.

Ozzy Osbourne's Health Has Worsened: Rocker Now Suffering End Stages of Parkinson's— Report

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‘Toilet seat head’ top predator on Earth 40 million years before dinosaurs

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We all know people with a ‘sixth sense’ who seem to be just a little more in tune with the world than everyone else. Do you know which zodiac signs they probably are? We can’t be sure, but we’ll share the three signs most likely to have that bonus sense. Having six senses can be a burden and a blessing, and you just may find if you are one of these three signs that some things in your life can be explained by having an extra sense.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Have A Great Sixth Sense

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Genetic studies suggest a rapid influx of Neanderthal genes into Homo sapiens roughly 47,000 years ago.

Study explores how Neanderthal’s Y chromosome didn’t pass over to humans

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Neanderthals and humans had multiple waves of contact

In the world of archaeology and anthropology, the Neanderthal has long been a subject of intrigue and speculation. Ever since the first Neanderthal bones were unearthed...

Neanderthals and humans had multiple waves of contact

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