Why did humans start speaking? Scientists suggest genetics played a big role. They say the evolution of this singular ability ...

Yr-Old Stone Blades Crafted by Homo Sapiens Remain Sharp Still, Tell a Story of Migration and Craftsmanship Human migration ...

Eating has always been one of humankind's defining activities. Food is not just sustenance; it has shaped our evolution, ...

Early Human Species Benefited from Food Diversity ... shedding light on the presence of Homo sapiens in the region. Using advanced dating ... Apr. 30, 2024 — Scientists have applied a dynamic ...

A study of ancient DNA from Europeans between 1700 and 45,000 years ago suggests that 63 percent of them had dark skin.

Nov. 14, 2024 — Could social bonds be the key to human big brains? A study of the fossil teeth of early Homo from Georgia dating back 1.77 million years reveals a prolonged childhood despite a ...

A new contender for a human 'language gene' can change the way that mice squeak when it is incorporated into their DNA.

An international team of archaeologists, ethnologists and historians has uncovered the oldest-known evidence of stone blade ...

A groundbreaking study implicates a specific gene in the evolution of human speech, highlighting its uniqueness to Homo ...

The origins of human language remain mysterious. Are we the only animals truly capable of complex speech? Are Homo sapiens ...