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

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

Cut marks found on giant armadillo fossils suggest the presence of early humans in what’s now Argentina more than 20,000 years ago — far earlier than once thought.

Giant armadillo fossil reveals humans were in South America a surprisingly long time ago

Little is known about the Denisovans. But a new study is revealing how these enigmatic ancient humans survived in the Tibetan plateau, one of Earth’s most extreme environments.

Denisovans were living on the Tibetan plateau surprisingly recently, scientists say

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Some humans have always stood head and shoulders above their peers, but there's nothing mythological about these real-life human giants.

Have giant humans ever existed?

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

In the scorching deserts of Namibia, an international team of scientists came across an exciting (and monstrous) discovery that’s shaking up our understanding of early vertebrate evolution. After three years of painstaking research, they’ve unearthed the fossilized remains of a colossal creature that once ruled ancient swamps and lakes – a fearsome predator that existed long before the age of dinosaurs.

Discovery of swamp monster that predates dinosaurs rewrites evolutionary history

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Scientists have discovered that the moon contains a vast underground cave on the side of a deep pit in the lunar surface.

Scientists found an underground cave on the moon where astronauts could live and think there may be hundreds more

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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

SNOWFLAKE, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News)– Around 240 million years ago, groups of giant lizard-like animals that predated the dinosaurs walked across Arizona. Today, their journey and their footsteps are fossilized near the town of Snowflake in eastern Arizona – surprising one retiree when he discovered them on his property.

Man finds hundreds of tracks that predate dinosaurs on his property

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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

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

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"It has these huge fangs, the whole front of the mouth is just giant teeth.”

Giant Ancient Swamp Creature From Lost Supercontinent Of Gondwana Discovered

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Primary school geography paints such a neat picture of the world.It tells us, for example, that there are seven continents on Earth, but the truth is far more complex.Researchers are constantly encountering lost landmasses that constitute important pieces in the puzzle of our planet’s geological past.Now, a whole new continent has been found lurking beneath the icy waters of the northern Atlantic Ocean.The discovery was made around the Davis Strait, a large stretch of water located between Canada’s Baffin Island and Greenland.The strait was formed millions of years ago when the tectonic plates between the two islands shifted, reconfiguring the...

Scientists have just discovered a brand new continent

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MERCURY might be hiding a miles-thick hoard of solid diamonds beneath its surface. Our solar system's innermost planet has puzzled scientists for decades. It has a weak magnetic field, just 1% the strength of Earth's. It has a massive core in relation to its puny size. And despite being the smallest planet in the solar system, it is the second densest.

Glistening trove of space diamonds ‘9 miles thick’ found near Earth – gems worth billions if you can crack two problems

The oldest known plague victims date back to around 5,000 years ago in Europe. Ancient DNA reveals the role the disease may have played in a mysterious population decline.

Ancient DNA reveals possible cause of mysterious population collapse 5,000 years ago, scientists say

There’s much we may never know about our earliest ancestors, like why we started to walk upright and how we managed to create structures that seem to defy the engineering capabilities of the time.Stonehenge remains one of these great mysteries, with experts around the world divided over why exactly the prehistoric monument was built.Now, to add to this age-old confusion, it has emerged that a similarly enigmatic stone structure has been found beneath the waters of Lake Michigan in the US.Not only that, but this underwater creation is around 5,000 years older than its British counterpart.The site was discovered in...

Strange 'Stonehenge' discovered in US lake that's 5,000 years older than the British landmark

Have you ever wondered about the creatures that lurk beneath the surface of the vast oceans, mysteries cloaked in the blue abyss? There’s one in particular that plays a game of “hide-and-seek” with scientists so well, they have never seen it alive. We’re talking about the rare elusive spade-toothed whale.

World's rarest whale found on New Zealand beach

An almost complete skeleton of a Cretaceous shark has been uncovered in Mexico. The find sheds light on what the prehistoric relative of the great white looked like.

Fossil of an ancient shark that swam in the age of dinosaurs solves centuries-long mystery

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A photo of Lucy’s reconstructed skeleton  next to a live four-year-old girl shows how human Lucy was – and how small.

Lucy, discovered 50 years ago in Ethiopia, stood just 3.5 feet tall − but she still towers over our understanding of human origins

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Humans arrived in South America much earlier than we thought

Have you ever wondered about the first humans to set foot on South American soils? This question has been the subject of much debate among scholars...

Humans arrived in South America much earlier than we thought

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