People living in the highlands and lowlands of Papua New Guinea have different frequencies of several Denisovan genetic variants, which may help them adapt to their local environmental conditions. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Everything that is alive today has evolved, including human beings. Our ancestors evolved many traits that helped them survive in ...

A female grey seal tending to her pup on the beaches of Sable Island, Nova Scotia. Gray seals only nurse their pups for 15-20 days before the female leaves and the pup must learn to forage on its own.

Homo erectus was able to adapt to and survive in desert-like environments at least 1.2 million years ago, according to a paper published in Communications Earth & Environment. The findings suggest ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

In a recently published study, scientists from Dartmouth College revealed findings that provide insights into the evolutionary trajectory of early hominins. Spearheaded by postdoctoral researcher Luke ...

Homo sapiens dispersal out of Africa came 50,000 years ago Early humans tackled habitats like deserts and forests June 18 (Reuters) - Small bands of Homo sapiens made a few failed forays leaving our ...