Flores’ “hobbit” not a new human species, say detractors
Back in 2004, the excavation of unusual skeletal remains in Liang Bua cave on the island of Flores yielded what…
Good Housekeeping, Neanderthal style
Neanderthals were far from primitive in their domestic living arrangements, say anthropologists who have unearthed evidence that our prehistoric cousins…
Neanderthal nookie notion nixed
Hybridization, the idea that modern humans and Neanderthals once interbred is probably wrong, say researchers at the University of Cambridge…
Modern humans healthier thanks to Neanderthal nookie
Mating with Neanderthals and another close relative – the recently discovered Denisovans – has endowed some human gene pools with…
Neanderthal innovation surprises archaeologists
It was previously believed that Neanderthals developed tools and ornaments solely through contact with supposedly more advanced Homo sapiens, but…
Neanderthals’ Last Hurrah Surprisingly Sophisticated
The archaeological excavation at the Beedings site in southern England is providing scientists with a poignant glimpse into the last…