Recent archaeological experiments have unearthed unsettling revelations about Neanderthal dietary habits. By recreating ...

Currently, there are several hypotheses surrounding the disappearance of Neanderthals. While they all have at least some ...

Every human face is unique, allowing us to distinguish between individuals. We know little about how facial features are ...

Neanderthals may have never truly gone extinct, according to new research – at least not in the genetic sense.

Evidence from caves in France and Spain shows Neanderthals made symbolic art long before Homo sapiens, reshaping ideas about ...

Every face carries a story, shaped long before birth by a quiet choreography of genes switching on and off at just the right ...

Researchers found that ancient hominids—including early humans—were exposed to lead throughout childhood, leaving chemical ...

Conceptually, it’s a bit like mixing two dyes in a bucket. The bucket holds the genetics of the population, Neanderthals are ...

Footprints preserved on ancient dunes show Neanderthals actively navigating, hunting, and living along Portugal’s coastline.

The ability to make art has often been considered a hallmark of our species. Over a century ago, prehistorians even had ...

Researchers found crayon-like objects in Crimea and Ukraine that suggest Neanderthals may have engaged in symbolic expression ...

Just a few Neanderthal DNA tweaks boosted facial gene activity, revealing how ancient genetics still shape human faces today.