So it’s no surprise that the ancient Britons—builders of Stonehenge—also had dark skin. A new study by researchers at the University of Ferrara (Italy) has shown that most Europeans living…

Researchers have attempted to prove that the Garden of Eden was located in Mesopotamia and that humanity descends from a single common ancestor. According to the Bible, the first man…

Researchers consider cooking to be an incredibly important factor in human evolution. It allowed our ancestors to unlock additional calories necessary for brain growth and development. So, when was cooking…

Scientists have repeatedly warned that climate change could wipe out humanity on Earth. Now, there is compelling evidence that this has happened before, nearly 900,000 years ago. At that time,…

Archaeologists have uncovered what may be the oldest example of woodworking, created nearly half a million years ago. This remarkable find provides clear evidence that ancient Stone Age humans began…

A new study has revealed that climate change may have driven evolution by endowing our ancient ancestors with larger brains. The challenges of the Ice Age tested early humans’ ingenuity,…

Our bodies are like museums of evolution. We walk on two legs because our common ancestor developed this crucial trait millions of years ago. Yet, we still possess organs and…

For nearly two million years, our early human ancestors and members of Homo sapiens turned their backs on a vegan diet, opting instead for a meat-based one. This choice allowed…

Researchers at the University of Amsterdam have dedicated their latest study to the unique laughter that arises from tickling. Indeed, it differs from any other type of laughter. The scientists…

Humans may not be the fastest sprinters among living beings, but throughout evolution, they have made remarkable strides in endurance running. In the lead-up to the Summer Olympics in Paris,…

In what seems like a brief span of time, beauty standards have undergone significant transformations. Internationally renowned plastic surgeon Mark Solomos shared with the Daily Mail the journey these standards…

Long before the advent of electricity and refrigerators, people preserved meat using smoke. According to new research from scientists at Tel Aviv University in Israel, this practice dates back nearly…

Looking back at our primate ancestors, one might assume that modern humans have reached the final stage of their evolution. However, many researchers believe that the current form of humanity…

Researchers claim that genes inherited from Neanderthals influence modern humans’ tendency to wake up early and go to bed early. This trait is particularly beneficial in regions with short winter…

A comprehensive answer to this question has been provided by biologists from the University of Pittsburgh (USA). They remind us that humans are not the only mammals with sparse hair.…

Researchers from the National Human Genome Research Institute (USA) have confirmed that the resilient dogs living near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant are genetically distinct from other dogs around the…

Jeffrey Charles Hardy, founder of the nonprofit organization Care for Peace, has stated that humanity is currently experiencing three phases of evolution. According to him, we are on the brink…

Mammals, ranging from the enormous blue whale to the tiny shrew, inhabit nearly every corner of our planet. Their remarkable adaptability to various environments has long fascinated scientists, as each…

Over the past two decades in evolutionary genetics Homo sapiens The prevailing concept is that our species first emerged in Africa about 200,000 to 300,000 years ago, and it descended…

Chinese evolutionary biologist Huang Shi suggested that evolution The emergence of humans began in East Asia, where fossils have been found that date back to an earlier period than those…