Denisovans interbred with early humans multiple times, leaving genes that helped modern humans adapt to varied environments, ...

A new study reveals that modern humans, Neanderthals, and other relatives evolved larger brains through gradual changes ...

For much of our history, we coexisted with other members of our genus, and our prehistoric ancestors didn’t waste the ...

Neanderthals tended to bury their dead in caves, while early modern humans buried their dead in the fetal position, new ...

While the rapid increase in brain size is widely recognized as a key factor in human evolution, many studies have focused on ...

The picture of human evolution has changed repeatedly and dramatically over the past half century, shaped by waves of new ...

Scientists discovered a new human species, Homo juluensis, in the Xujiayao site in China that lived 200,000 years ago.

A new study reveals that Neanderthals harnessed advanced techniques to create adhesive resin 60,000 years ago.

Modern humans, Neanderthals, and other recent relatives on our human family tree evolved bigger brains much more rapidly than ...

Two species of ancient humans walked beside each other 1.5 million years ago, fossil footprints have revealed.

Previous research shows Neanderthals engaged in cultural rituals such as ornamental crafting, cave wall art, and even ...