Science Apr 10 Ancient jawbone came from mysterious group of human ancestors, scientists say 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 Dec 03 A look at the new discoveries that make Neanderthals more knowable now than ever 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. By Tim Vernimmen, Knowable Magazine
Science Sep 25 More research is examining how we carry the ‘genetic legacy’ of extinct human species Neanderthal genes have been linked with our immune systems and COVID-19 response, while Denisovan genes may help adapt to high altitudes. By Laura Ungar, Maddie Burakoff, Associated Press
Science Apr 09 Scientists discover evidence for Neanderthal handiwork Scientists have found the first direct evidence that Neanderthals could make string. By Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press
Jan 07 Watch 5:24 This wilderness survival program offers a chance to live as the cavemen did By Malcolm Brabant For those tired of the stresses and excesses of contemporary civilization, a survival expert in the Italian Alps offers a training program in living as the Neanderthals did. Participants endure a rough existence in the wilderness, learning to kill prey… Continue watching
Feb 17 Is this the footprint of one of the last Neandertals? By Kate Wong, Scientific American The fossilized print, found in Gibraltar, is said to date to 28,000 years ago, which might mean it belonged to a Neandertal. But not everyone agrees with that interpretation. Continue reading
Aug 23 This ancient teenager is the first known person with parents of two different species By Michelle Langley, The Conversation A new ancient DNA study reports the first known person to have had parents of two different species. Continue reading
Apr 06 If you had to eat a human, which body part should you pick first? By Nsikan Akpan To better understand the historical motivations of cannibalism, a new study looks into the nutritional value of human body parts. Continue reading
Jan 29 Got health problems? Blame it on Neanderthal DNA By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy If you are suffering from type 2 diabetes, Crohn's disease, lupus, biliary cirrhosis, or you simply can't kick your smoking habit, you may be able to blame your Neanderthal ancestors. Continue reading