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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Luke O'Neill: Get ready for a 'shocking' future: what global warming is going to do to your health

Effective leadership is key to combatting climate change.
#genetic-research
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago

Oldest human DNA from South Africa decoded DW 09/22/2024

Ancient human genomes from South Africa reveal a history of genetic stability over 10,000 years, contrasting with findings from Europe.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Newly found mummies reveal human ancestor that broke off from humanity

Discovery of unique DNA in mummies from Libya may shift understanding of human migration and evolution.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists reveal face of 'completely unknown' human ancestor

Scientists have reconstructed the face of Denisovans using the Harbin skull, shedding light on our evolutionary history and their connection to modern humans.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists discover a 'hidden chapter' in human evolution

Modern human evolution is more intricate than previously understood, involving at least two ancestral populations influencing genetic makeup.
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago

Oldest human DNA from South Africa decoded DW 09/22/2024

Ancient human genomes from South Africa reveal a history of genetic stability over 10,000 years, contrasting with findings from Europe.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Newly found mummies reveal human ancestor that broke off from humanity

Discovery of unique DNA in mummies from Libya may shift understanding of human migration and evolution.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists reveal face of 'completely unknown' human ancestor

Scientists have reconstructed the face of Denisovans using the Harbin skull, shedding light on our evolutionary history and their connection to modern humans.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists discover a 'hidden chapter' in human evolution

Modern human evolution is more intricate than previously understood, involving at least two ancestral populations influencing genetic makeup.
more#genetic-research
#paleoanthropology
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Spain: Scientists uncover oldest face in Western Europe DW 03/13/2025

A newly discovered fossil in Spain, nicknamed 'Pink', could represent a previously unknown human species from 1.1 to 1.4 million years ago.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Scientists uncover lost 'big head' people who lived alongside humans

A newly identified species, Homo julurensis, may have lived alongside Homo sapiens, distinguished by their abnormally large skulls and advanced characteristics.
OMG science
fromMail Online
6 months ago

New human species that went extinct 200,000 years ago discovered

A new human species, Homo juluensis, was discovered in China, showcasing significant cranial differences and offering insights into early human evolution.
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago

The discovery that rewrote human evolution theory turns 50 DW 11/21/2024

Human evolution is more complex than a linear process.
The discovery of Lucy challenged previous notions of how bipedalism developed along with brain size.
Lucy demonstrated that the traits of bipedalism and brain size evolved independently.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago

Footprints reveal the coexistence of two human species 1.5 million years ago

The footprints found in Kenya provide evidence of coexistence between Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, reshaping our understanding of human evolution.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Extinct Human Species Lived in a Brutal Desert, Study Finds

Adaptability in extreme environments is not exclusive to Homo sapiens; Homo erectus also thrived in harsh conditions.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Spain: Scientists uncover oldest face in Western Europe DW 03/13/2025

A newly discovered fossil in Spain, nicknamed 'Pink', could represent a previously unknown human species from 1.1 to 1.4 million years ago.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Scientists uncover lost 'big head' people who lived alongside humans

A newly identified species, Homo julurensis, may have lived alongside Homo sapiens, distinguished by their abnormally large skulls and advanced characteristics.
OMG science
fromMail Online
6 months ago

New human species that went extinct 200,000 years ago discovered

A new human species, Homo juluensis, was discovered in China, showcasing significant cranial differences and offering insights into early human evolution.
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago

The discovery that rewrote human evolution theory turns 50 DW 11/21/2024

Human evolution is more complex than a linear process.
The discovery of Lucy challenged previous notions of how bipedalism developed along with brain size.
Lucy demonstrated that the traits of bipedalism and brain size evolved independently.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago

Footprints reveal the coexistence of two human species 1.5 million years ago

The footprints found in Kenya provide evidence of coexistence between Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, reshaping our understanding of human evolution.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Extinct Human Species Lived in a Brutal Desert, Study Finds

Adaptability in extreme environments is not exclusive to Homo sapiens; Homo erectus also thrived in harsh conditions.
more#paleoanthropology
#genetics
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fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Scientists pinpoint when humans had babies with Neanderthals

Modern humans and Neanderthals interbred for thousands of years, influencing the genetic makeup of present-day humans, with significant interactions peaking approximately 47,000 years ago.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Scientist challenges 'out of Africa' theory with new origin

Dr. Huan Shi proposes that human evolution actually began in East Asia, contradicting the prevalent 'out of Africa' theory.
OMG science
fromNature
5 months ago

Neanderthals and humans interbred more recently than scientists thought

Humans and Neanderthals started interbreeding around 50,000 years ago, earlier than previously believed, impacting human genetics.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Studies pin down exactly when humans and Neanderthals swapped DNA

Neanderthal DNA in modern humans originated from a limited number of individuals during a brief interaction period between 50,500 and 43,000 years ago.
OMG science
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Scientists pinpoint when humans had babies with Neanderthals

Modern humans and Neanderthals interbred for thousands of years, influencing the genetic makeup of present-day humans, with significant interactions peaking approximately 47,000 years ago.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Scientist challenges 'out of Africa' theory with new origin

Dr. Huan Shi proposes that human evolution actually began in East Asia, contradicting the prevalent 'out of Africa' theory.
OMG science
fromNature
5 months ago

Neanderthals and humans interbred more recently than scientists thought

Humans and Neanderthals started interbreeding around 50,000 years ago, earlier than previously believed, impacting human genetics.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Studies pin down exactly when humans and Neanderthals swapped DNA

Neanderthal DNA in modern humans originated from a limited number of individuals during a brief interaction period between 50,500 and 43,000 years ago.
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#anthropology
Agriculture
fromFuturism
2 months ago

The Biggest Technological Development in Human History Happened All Across the World Around the Same Time, by Groups of People With Zero Contact With One Another

Multiple isolated groups independently invented farming around the same time, a phenomenon still not fully understood by scientists.
Agriculture
fromFuturism
2 months ago

The Biggest Technological Development in Human History Happened All Across the World Around the Same Time, by Groups of People With Zero Contact With One Another

Multiple isolated groups independently invented farming around the same time, a phenomenon still not fully understood by scientists.
more#anthropology
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Speech has profoundly shaped human cognition and society through symbolic thought.
Advanced human anatomy and intellect uniquely enable the capacity for speech.
The spoken word embodies immense emotional and cultural significance.
#archaeology
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trove of Ancient Axes Shows Early Humans Made Tools From Bones

Humans developed intricate tools far earlier than previously thought, with bone tools dating back a million years earlier than established timelines.
Europe news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Oldest human FACE: Ancient man lived in Spain 1.4 million years ago

Discovery of the oldest human face in Western Europe may change theories on human evolution.
Europe news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Fragments of a face more than a million years old found in Spanish cave

A new hominin named "Pink" was discovered in Spain, predating known species, expanding our understanding of early human evolution in Europe.
philosophy
fromAeon
8 months ago

Why it took a century to work out that humans interbred with Neanderthals | Aeon Videos

The discovery of Neanderthals reshapes our understanding of human evolution, revealing interbreeding between humans and Neanderthals.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago

Inside the Archaeological Study of Human Sacrifice

Archaeology reveals both similarities and differences between modern humans and ancient ancestors, sparking reflection on historical practices and posing ethical questions.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

3MILLION-year-old tools found at site dubbed 'the cradle of humankind'

The discovery of 3-million-year-old Oldowan tools in Kenya reveals early human technological innovation and its impact on diet and evolution.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trove of Ancient Axes Shows Early Humans Made Tools From Bones

Humans developed intricate tools far earlier than previously thought, with bone tools dating back a million years earlier than established timelines.
Europe news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Oldest human FACE: Ancient man lived in Spain 1.4 million years ago

Discovery of the oldest human face in Western Europe may change theories on human evolution.
Europe news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Fragments of a face more than a million years old found in Spanish cave

A new hominin named "Pink" was discovered in Spain, predating known species, expanding our understanding of early human evolution in Europe.
philosophy
fromAeon
8 months ago

Why it took a century to work out that humans interbred with Neanderthals | Aeon Videos

The discovery of Neanderthals reshapes our understanding of human evolution, revealing interbreeding between humans and Neanderthals.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago

Inside the Archaeological Study of Human Sacrifice

Archaeology reveals both similarities and differences between modern humans and ancient ancestors, sparking reflection on historical practices and posing ethical questions.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

3MILLION-year-old tools found at site dubbed 'the cradle of humankind'

The discovery of 3-million-year-old Oldowan tools in Kenya reveals early human technological innovation and its impact on diet and evolution.
more#archaeology
fromNature
1 month ago

How the world's largest language family spread - and why others go extinct

Almost every second person on Earth speaks Indo-European, highlighting its global prevalence and the significance of this language family in human communication and evolution.
Europe politics
Mental health
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Biophilic Architecture without Plants: Invisible Design for Wellbeing

True biophilic design extends beyond greenery, emphasizing a deeper human-nature connection that influences architectural space.
Biophilia reflects our evolutionary reliance on natural elements, shaping health-enhancing design strategies.
#fossil-discovery
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bone fragments of oldest known human face in western Europe found in Spain

The oldest known human fossil face in western Europe has been found in Spain, suggesting multiple early human species inhabited the region.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Mysterious human fossil found in Taiwan was a Denisovan

Discovery of a Denisovan jawbone in Taiwan expands their geographical range and understanding of this ancient human group.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bone fragments of oldest known human face in western Europe found in Spain

The oldest known human fossil face in western Europe has been found in Spain, suggesting multiple early human species inhabited the region.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Mysterious human fossil found in Taiwan was a Denisovan

Discovery of a Denisovan jawbone in Taiwan expands their geographical range and understanding of this ancient human group.
more#fossil-discovery
#mental-health
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Can We Speed Up Human Evolution?

Technological advancements outpace human biological adaptation
Mental health issues are warning signs of societal tension
We must intentionally evolve through cultural and systemic changes.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Can We Speed Up Human Evolution?

Technological advancements outpace human biological adaptation
Mental health issues are warning signs of societal tension
We must intentionally evolve through cultural and systemic changes.
more#mental-health
#neanderthals
Science
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Human-Neanderthal Love-Story Mystery

Pandemic travel restrictions prompted significant findings about Neanderthal and Homo sapiens interactions, challenging previous perceptions about human evolution timelines.
fromNature
4 months ago
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Ancient human genomes offer clues about the earliest migrations out of Africa

The study pinpoints when modern humans interbred with Neanderthals based on 45,000-year-old bones from Europe.
Science
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Human-Neanderthal Love-Story Mystery

Pandemic travel restrictions prompted significant findings about Neanderthal and Homo sapiens interactions, challenging previous perceptions about human evolution timelines.
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

Ancient human genomes offer clues about the earliest migrations out of Africa

The study pinpoints when modern humans interbred with Neanderthals based on 45,000-year-old bones from Europe.
more#neanderthals
fromCornell Chronicle
3 months ago

Bohannon, Manne event focuses on female body image, evolution | Cornell Chronicle

"Our conversation will dissect how fatphobia is intertwined with misogyny and moral judgment, shedding light on the societal implications surrounding the female body and its evolution."
Higher education
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fromAeon
3 months ago

What Amazonian lives tell us about heart health and longevity | Aeon Essays

In the study, almost 38 percent of mummies showed primary pathological evidence of atherosclerosis, indicating heart disease has been a long-standing issue, not just a modern phenomenon.
philosophy
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Experts slam Caveman Diet and say early humans were mostly VEGETARIAN

Dr. Hadar Ahituv notes, 'This discovery underscores the importance of plant foods in the evolution of our ancestors.' The research challenges the long-held notion that early humans primarily consumed meat.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami review when humans don't come first

In the world of "Under the Eye of the Big Bird", people are created from animal DNA, living short lives filled with suppressed memories and existential fears.
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#fossil-footprints
fromInverse
5 months ago
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Fossilized Footprints Reveal Two Extinct Hominin Species Did In Fact Live Side By Side

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fromInverse
5 months ago

Fossilized Footprints Reveal Two Extinct Hominin Species Did In Fact Live Side By Side

Fossilized footprints offer unique insights into the behavior and interaction of early hominins, revealing aspects inaccessible from bones alone.
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fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

Born to Run or Born to Sit?

"Sitting comes naturally because it is a way to save energy, a behavior that has evolved over time to help conserve resources and ensure survival."
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fromNature
8 months ago

Recurrent evolution and selection shape structural diversity at the amylase locus - Nature

Dietary changes significantly influence human evolution, particularly through the transition to agriculture and the impact on genetic adaptations.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Writing this book was like a drug high': Rachel Kushner on her Booker-listed novel

Creation Lake is a compelling novel intertwining prehistory and contemporary themes, exploring human origins and future, reflecting urgency and creativity during its writing.
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