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Bonobos’ Friendly Connections Offer Clues to Human Societies
In a new study, scientists observed wild bonobos in the Kokolopori Bonobo Reserve, uncovering an unexpected trait—bonobos often cooperate across groups. Unlike their chimp relatives,
Lucy’s Tragic End: A Glimpse into Human Evolution
Three million years ago, the renowned human ancestor Lucy met a tragic demise, leaving behind fossilized bones that remain unparalleled in paleoanthropology. Donald Johanson, Lucy’s
Human Fatness vs. Primate Leanness
Though sharing 99% of our DNA with primate relatives, humans stand out as considerably fatter. While contemporary factors like unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyles
Ancient Bedbugs: Coexisting with Dinosaurs
Bedbugs, unwelcome nocturnal companions of humanity, have a history stretching back over 100 million years. Surprisingly, these pests existed alongside dinosaurs, serving as parasites to
Oxygen Levels: A Boost for Alligator Hearts
Curious about how reduced oxygen levels can lead to a stronger and larger heart in alligators? While lack of oxygen during early development harms the
Homo Naledi: Another Piece in the Human Puzzle
A recent addition to the human evolutionary family, Homo naledi, poses a fascinating enigma. Despite its primitive body structure, this species appears to be much
Tracing the Earliest Homo Sapiens Beyond Africa
In a groundbreaking discovery, the potential earliest fossil of a modern human outside Africa has been unearthed in Israel. A fossilized jawbone, recovered from the
Evolution of the Sugar Gene
The perils of red meat consumption trace back two million years, unveiling a pivotal shift in the human genome. A genetic mutation altered our sugar-making
The Human’s GEO-Magnetic Sense
Humans May Have a Magnetic Sense, According to Study A new study from the California Institute of Technology suggests that humans may have a magnetic
