Exercise for Graceful Aging: Harvard Research Shows How Physical Activity Helps With Longevity

Medicine & Technology Dec 13, 2021

The research found physical activity later in life moves energy away from processes that can "compromise health and toward mechanisms" for longevity.

Human Birth Canals Evolved Into a Twisted Form for a Purpose, Study Says

Nov 01, 2021

A new study suggests new insights as to why the human birth canals evolved to a complex system compared to other species.

Ancient Human Species Identified: Study Introduces Homo Bodoensis, Who Lived in Africa 500,000 Years Ago

Oct 28, 2021

A new ancient human species called Homo Bodoenis has been discovered recently in Africa and now, researchers are hoping this new find will bring some clarity to this period, during which the evolution of humans is poorly understood.

Why Do Fingers, Toes Prune Fast When Soaked in Water? Evolution May Have the Answer

Aug 09, 2021

When fingers or toes are soaked underwater, they prune up fast, creating wrinkles that seem to have no use for humans. But experts say this is another example of the brilliance of evolution.

Neanderthal, Denisovan Blood Group Analyses: Study Confirms Hypotheses on Their Origin, Dispersal, and Interbreeding with Homo Sapiens

Jul 30, 2021

The origin, dispersal, and interbreeding of Neanderthals and Denisovans have recently been confirmed by a research team through a blood group analysis.

Science 'Facts' You Might Have Learned in School That Are No Longer True

Jul 22, 2021

Science is an ongoing process, which means new discoveries often upend old theories. Here are some science "facts" you may have learned in school that aren't true.

Chimpanzees Involve in 'Lethal Attacks' Against Gorillas, Seen for the First Time

Jul 22, 2021

Lethal attacks by groups of chimpanzees on gorillas have been observed for the first time in the Loango National Park, Gabon. Researchers are investigating what triggered the fight between the two great ape species that killed some of the gorillas.

Climate Change May Have Affected the Body and Indirectly the Brain Size of Prehistoric Humans, Study Found

Jul 12, 2021

Throughout human evolution, body size has fluctuated significantly and is found to be directly linked to the climate. But brain size did not evolve at the same time as the body.

El Niño Phenomenon, Ecosystem Changes in Africa Drove Human Evolution

Jun 01, 2021

Researchers propose that seesaw climatic patterns like El Niño influenced and drove the evolution of flora and mammal fauna in the African continent more than a million years ago.

Isotope Analysis of Teeth Debunks 2,500 Year Old Claim About Ancient Greek's Military

May 12, 2021

Researchers have revealed some Greek military secrets debunking a 2,500-year-old claim, which includes the fact that soldier diversity may have been far better than the likes of Herodotus recorded.

Study Shows Neanderthals Ate Starchy Foods 600,0000 Years Ago to Fuel Their Brains

May 11, 2021

New research of microbes recently showed how a Neanderthal diet was like during our ancestors' time. This was another blow to the famous illustration that Neanderthals were "cruel meat-eaters."

Accidental Discovery: 2,500-Year-Old Bronze Age Relics Found in Swedish Forest

May 03, 2021

Authorities recently said a Swedish orienteering enthusiast working on a map earlier last month stumbled across a mass of around 50 2,500-year-old Bronze Age relics.

How Did the Neanderthals Adjusted Well to Cold Climates?

Apr 20, 2021

Researchers recently found that Neanderthals were best adjusted to cold climates. To survive the cooler temperature, they use caves for shelter and cooking.

Modern Human Brain Evolved 1.7 Million Years Ago in Africa, Research Concludes

Apr 13, 2021

The research concludes modern brain evolved around 1.7 million years ago in Africa when the nonexistent human Homoerectus first appeared and the stone tools there became increasingly multifaceted.

Did Early Europeans Regularly Mated with Neanderthals?

Apr 07, 2021

DNA recovered from a woman fossil in Bulgaria showed traces of Neanderthal ancestry, indicating regular interbreeding.