Paleoanthropology

4 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.

↓ Cooling Science 🔮 fades

New genetic evidence reshapes understanding of Neanderthal extinction in Europe

5 sources 5 articles v 3 2h ago

↑ Rising Science 🔮 fades

All 20 Homo naledi skeletons found in a South African cave are female—raising new questions about ancient burial practices

7 sources 7 articles v 5 just now

▲ Peaking Science 🔮 fades

Scientific research released this week disputes the theory that human body size increased through a gradual, linear progression over time.

5 sources 5 articles v 3 1d ago

▲ Peaking Science 🔮 fades

Evidence suggests human ancestors mastered fire over a million years earlier than previously believed

6 sources 6 articles v 4 7h ago