Science Jun 18 Adapting to extreme habitats set the stage for global human migration, study finds By Christina Larson, Associated Press
Science Apr 10 Ancient jawbone came from mysterious group of human ancestors, scientists say Discovered in Taiwan, the jawbone is believed to have belonged to an enigmatic group of early human ancestors called Denisovans. By Christina Larson, Associated Press
Science Dec 20 New research says people arrived in Americas much earlier and co-existed with giant sloths and mastodons New discoveries from several archaeological sites in North and South America suggest that ancient people first arrived in the New World much earlier than scientists once thought. By Christina Larson, Associated Press
Science Dec 13 Researchers use ancient genes to pinpoint when humans and Neanderthals mingled Neanderthals and humans likely mixed and mingled during a narrow time frame 45,000 years ago, scientists reported Thursday, a time period slightly more recent than previous estimates for the mating. By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
Science Mar 06 Ancient stone tools found in Ukraine may have been used by early humans over 1 million years ago It’s not certain which early human ancestors fashioned the tools, but it may have been Homo erectus. The tools could mark the oldest known evidence of early human presence in Europe. By Christina Larson, Associated Press
Dec 03 A look at the new discoveries that make Neanderthals more knowable now than ever By Tim Vernimmen, Knowable Magazine Neanderthals have held our fascination ever since we first identified their remains. Today, thanks to new artifacts and technologies, findings about our closest relatives are coming thick and fast. Continue reading
Apr 04 Watch 6:25 Ancient footprints in New Mexico raise questions about when humans inhabited North America By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson When humans first populated North America and how they arrived has long been a matter of spirited debate. A recent study detailing what archeologists believe are the oldest known footprints in the United States is sparking new questions and upending… Continue watching