Earliest evidence for humans in rainforests
New research shows that humans lived in African rainforests 150,000 years ago. This is more than twice as early as previously thought.
Twins were the norm for our ancient primate ancestors − one baby at a time had evolutionary advantages
Twins have been rare in human history and can seem special for that reason. Our recent research suggests that twins were actually the norm further back in primate evolution.
Their DNA survives in diverse populations – but who were the Denisovans?
Who were the Denisovans, where did they live, and why are they important to the story of humanity?
Fossilized footprints reveal two extinct hominin species living side by side 1.5 million years ago
New research reveals fossil footprints that record two different species of hominins walking along the same Kenyan lakeshore at the same time, roughly 1.5 million years ago.
Underwater caves yield new clues about Sicily’s first residents
How and when did people first come to Sicily? Scientists exploring coastal and underwater caves discover clues about Sicily's first settlers.