Did Neanderthals Exhibit Abstract Thinking? New Fossil Study Thinks So

DESIGN 12.10.2024 00:26 AM

New fossil findings in Spain suggest Neanderthals exhibited abstract thinking and symbolic behaviors long before interacting with modern humans.

6-Year-Old Child Was First Case of Down Syndrome Among Neanderthals

06.27.2024 11:27 AM

The first case of Down Syndrome among Neanderthals was a 6-year-old child who lived 145,000 years ago. Continue reading to learn more.

Autism Could Be the Result of Inbreeding Between Neanderthals and Humans [Study]

06.16.2024 00:20 AM

A new study discovered that a subset of Neanderthal-derived genetic variants were more prevalent in autistic people than those without the condition.

Neanderthal Woman's Face Undergoes Facial Reconstruction 75,000 Years After Her Death

05.01.2024 23:37 PM

The remains of the woman was discovered in Shanidar Cave, which is known be a Neanderthal archaeological site. Read to learn more.

Are Modern Humans Like Neanderthals? Here's What Experts Say

03.28.2024 03:00 AM

Modern humans are distinct from Neanderthals, according to experts. Continue reading to learn more. Are Modern Humans Like Neanderthals? Here's What Experts Say (Photo: Pexels/Gratisography) Modern humans are often compared to Neanderthals, with the latter usually considered inferior.

Modern Humans Have One Key Advantage Over Neanderthals That Let Them Thrive and Drives the Latter’s Extinction

03.27.2024 03:30 AM

Modern humans have tight tribes of a thousand people and more while Neanderthals don't. Continue reading to learn how this plays a role in modern humans' survival and Neanderthals' extinction.

35,000-Year-Old Fossils From Central Europe Reveals First Known Tuberculosis Case in Neanderthals

02.06.2024 01:45 AM

DNA analysis of Neanderthal bones from Hungary has revealed evidence of tuberculosis which may have contributed to their extinction. Check it out in this article.

Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA Influence Early Riser Traits in Modern Humans, Study Reveals

12.15.2023 05:54 AM

Being a morning person may be linked to Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA, which possibly evolved early rising for cold climates. Read the article to learn more.

Ancient Humans Exploited Cave Lion Pelt 190,000 Years Ago; Hunted, Butchered Large Predator [Study]

10.13.2023 09:20 AM

Ancient humans were not afraid to go face-to-face with big cats thousands of years ago. Continue reading to learn more about how they exploited a cave lion pelt.

Extinct Antibiotics Identified by Scientists During AI Search for Neanderthal Proteins, Shows Potential in Developing Drugs Against Infection

08.01.2023 09:30 AM

The coding for extinct bacteria-killing proteins was identified by scientists while searching for the ancient DNA of Neanderthals and Denisovans. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Europe's Oldest Known Engravings Found in French Cave Could Have Been Made by Neanderthals; Carvings Were Sealed Inside Cave For At Least 57,000 Years

06.21.2023 23:32 PM

Analysis revealed that the prehistoric finger engravings found inside a French cave could have been made by Neanderthals, not modern humans. Read to learn more.

Archery Bows Show Homo Sapiens Existed 54,000 Years Ago, Traditional Weapon Found ‘Too Light to be Efficient’

02.23.2023 23:11 PM

Researchers reproduced tiny flint points from a cave and found out that they were indeed used as arrowheads that could only work with bows. Read to learn more.

Neanderthals Consumed Crabs, Other Shellfish Over 90,000 Years Ago as Evident on Cave Remains Found in Portugal

02.08.2023 03:32 AM

Archaeological findings along the Portuguese coast suggest that Neanderthals were good foodies who liked crabs and other seafood. Read the article to learn more details.

Neanderthal Art Over Time Suggests Their Changing Social Structures, Scientist Says

01.19.2023 06:02 AM

Neanderthal art is said to be the oldest art in the world, which perhaps depicts a more abstract style than the stereotypical figure and animal paintings in caves. Check them out in this article.

Prehistoric Traces Reveal Man’s Existence in Spain 200,000 Years Earlier

01.04.2023 21:46 PM

Ancient findings show that man lived in Spain 200,000 years earlier than previously thought. Read to know more.

8 Billion People: Different World If Neanderthals Triumphed

11.18.2022 10:58 AM

What would the world look like if the Neanderthals prevailed to the world modern people lived in? Know more about this study here, read now!

What Did Neanderthals Eat? Ancient Tooth Provides Insights Into the Extinct Species' Diet Conundrum

10.24.2022 05:02 AM

Scientists analyzed the fossilized tooth from Spain to know the Neanderthals' diet and determine their position in the food chain. Read the article to know more details.

Neural Stem Cells Spend More Time to Divide in Brain Chromosomes in Modern Humans Than in Neanderthals

08.01.2022 09:04 AM

New research compared brain development between modern humans and Neanderthals. Read to find out what the researchers discovered when they made the comparison.

Extinct Archaic Human Genomic Record Completion Is An Advancement in Ancient Human DNA

07.22.2022 11:00 AM

To evolve the field of aDNA research, experts completed the aDNA genomic sequence of two archaic human species. Read on to find out more about ancient DNA research and its advances.

Genomic Data Reveals the Biggest Human Ancestral Tree of 231 Million Lineages

02.25.2022 09:00 AM

Researchers created the largest human ancestral tree that contained millions of genomic sequences. Read on to find out who the oldest genome sequence belonged to a common human ancestor.

Animal Remains, Stone Tools Reveal How Neanderthals Open Landscapes in Germany

12.16.2021 02:57 AM

A recent archaeological study suggests that Neanderthals were responsible for modifying some ancient ecosystems of the planet 250,000 years ago.