Topic
anthropology
4 stories related to this topic, newest first.
theconversation.comscience8 hrs ago
Neanderthal Genomes From Western Europe Show Genetic Health 45,000 Years Ago
Researchers examined 27 high-quality genomes and found the species remained genetically healthy with large connected groups near the end of its existence. The analysis covers the period approximately 45,000 years ago.
SC
archaeology.orgscience11 days ago
77 Headless Skeletons Found at 7,000-Year-Old Settlement in Slovakia
Archaeologists uncovered 78 skeletons, 77 without heads, at a Neolithic site near Vrable. Researchers concluded the remains reflect a deliberate post-mortem ritual rather than violence.
Usa Todaypolitics37 days ago
Study Links Human Right-Handedness to Bipedalism and Brain Size
Researchers examined handedness across 41 primate species and found that upright walking and larger brains distinguish human right-hand dominance from patterns seen in other primates.
archaeology.orgworld61 days ago
Study Finds Neanderthal Children Grew Faster Than Modern Humans
A recent study published in Current Biology indicates that Neanderthal children developed at a faster rate than modern humans. The research is based on remains from northern Israel, dated between 51,000 and 56,000 years ago. The findings suggest this growth pattern may relate to…
JE