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The ancient remains of Lucy, a pivotal human ancestor, have made their European debut in Prague, captivating audiences with their historical significance. This exhibition, titled "People and their ...

The 3.18-million-year-old bone fragments of human ancestor Lucy, which rarely leave Ethiopia, went on display in Prague on ...

These findings challenge long-held stereotypes about human ancestry in Asia, where discoveries have often been overshadowed by research in Africa and Europe.

Scientists have discovered that a gene called MUC19, inherited from Denisovans through ancient interbreeding, may have played ...

For the first time ever, two of the most significant hominin fossils, Lucy and Selam, have made their way from Ethiopia to Europe for public display. This landmark exhibition at the National Museum in ...

Studying human evolution involves piecing together scattered clues about how we survived against tough odds. One of the biggest mysteries is understanding how large or small ancient human ...

A contentious ethical review ushered in new leaders who say morbid curiosity warrants deeper context and public trust — not ...

For decades, experts believed Homo sapiens and Neanderthals never interbred, until a groundbreaking discovery.

DNA sequenced from a man who lived in Ethiopia some 4,500 years ago reveals migration patterns of ancient humans, say scientists.

Recent advances in ancient DNA analysis have sparked intriguing discussions about the possibility of non-human entities once ...