prehistoric humans : Science World Report

Nov 16, 2015 10:34 AM EST

'Fourth Strand' of Previously Unknown Ancient European Human Ancestry Discovered

Researchers may have uncovered a previously unknown "fourth strand" of ancient European ancestry. The newly discovered ancestry may tell researchers a bit more about ancient populations of humans.

Oct 30, 2015 02:20 PM EDT

Researchers Discover 11.6 Million-Year-Old Ape Fossils

A team of researchers have discovered an extinct species of apes known as 'Pliobates cataloniae' which existed 11.6 million years ago. This new finding reveals new information about humans' ancestors, and the evolutionary split between great apes and small apes.

Oct 07, 2015 11:20 AM EDT

Ancient Human Ancestor Swung from Trees and Used Tools with Their Hands

Scientists have discovered a new species of human relative that may tell researchers a bit more about human evolution. The new discovery, in particular, shows how this ancient species, Homo naledi, moved and walked in its environment.

Sep 22, 2015 09:40 AM EDT

Ice Age Humans Fished for Salmon: New Evidence Reveals a Prehistoric Diet

Researchers may have uncovered the earliest known evidence of Ice Age humans in North America.

Sep 16, 2015 09:15 PM EDT

Early Human Ancestors Shifted from Tree Diet to Grass: The Evolution of Taste

Millions of years ago, our early ancestors shifted from a diet based on trees to a diet based on grasses. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at this shift.

Sep 10, 2015 07:36 AM EDT

Ancient Human Ancestor Discovered in Africa in a Remote Cave

Scientists have discovered a new fossil species that may explain a bit more about human evolution.

Aug 19, 2015 05:47 PM EDT

Ancient Mass Grave Reveals a Violent History Where Victims were Tortured

Researchers have uncovered a 7,000-year-old mass grave that reveals that the victims were murdered and deliberately mutilated.

May 29, 2015 06:06 AM EDT

Out of Africa: How Ancient Humans Migrated into Europe

When did human first migrate out of Africa, and where did they go? Scientists have long wondered about the human route out of Africa and now, new genomic analyses may tell them exactly where ancient populations tread.

May 28, 2015 03:54 PM EDT

Ancient DNA May Reveal How the Environment Impacted Past Human Populations

Ancient DNA may shed some light on how past environments impacted ancient human populations.

May 28, 2015 07:04 AM EDT

Ancient Ethiopian Fossil Reveals 'Lucy' Species May Not be the Only Human Ancestor

"Lucy" is famous for being one of the first ancestors of humans. Now, though, scientists have found she may have had company.

Apr 16, 2015 09:30 AM EDT

Complex Cognition of Ancient Humans Shaped the Stone Axe

The ability to create a Lower Paleolithic hand axe may just depend on complex cognitive control by the prefrontal cortex, including the "central executive" function of working memory.

Mar 20, 2015 08:12 AM EDT

Prehistoric Stone Tools Reveal How Ancient Humans Prepared Their Kills

Researchers have uncovered prehistoric stone tools at a site in Israel. The new findings may tell them a bit more about the hunting habits and food preparation of our ancient ancestors.