New Ethiopian fossils show early Homo and Australopithecus lived together, revealing a complex human evolution story.

From Ethiopia comes an incredible discovery—early humans seem to have potentially lived alongside the very apes they evolved ...

In the dry, rugged badlands of Ethiopia’s Afar Region, a team of scientists has uncovered fossils that could change how you ...

The first humans : origin and early evolution of the genus Homo : contributions from the third Stony Brook Human Evolution Symposium and Workshop, October 3-October 7, 2006 / edited by Frederick E.

Dental remains dating back 300,000 years, which were discovered at a well-known Chinese archaeological site, have revealed ...

Researchers say recently discovered teeth come from a previously undiscovered species of Australopithecus, adding to our understanding of human evolution.

Ancient tools found on Sulawesi suggest early humans crossed formidable seas over a million years ago, leaving behind ...

Genetic and anatomical data reveal how the human pelvis acquired its unique shape, enabling our ancestors to walk on two legs ...

A Christian scientist says one of America’s most prestigious museums is promoting scientific misinformation about the history ...

Once dismissed as “junk” DNA, ancient viruses embedded in the human genome play a key role in early human development, ...

The "Dragon Man" skull has led to new revelations in the study of human evolution. The fossil has now been identified as belonging to the Denisovans.

Analytical chemistry can tell us what our ancestors ate thousands - or even millions - of years ago. Rachel Brazil gets her ...