In a field in eastern England, scientists have found proof that humans made fire a long time ago. This is the oldest proof ever found. The proof includes baked earth, broken flint axes, and two pieces of pyrite. Pyrite is a type of stone that can make sparks. This shows that early humans, likely Nea
Humans stand out among primates because they walk on two legs. This ability didn't just happen by chance. It turns out, two small changes in our DNA played a big role in this unique trait. Researchers recently made an exciting discovery. They found that these genetic tweaks altered how a key hip bo
A long time ago, in what is now Kenya, a creature called Paranthropus boisei walked the earth. It was known for its strong jaw and tough diet of tough plants. But recently, scientists found something amazing: fossils of its hands and feet. These fossils show that Paranthropus boisei was more skilled
People often think of early humans as skilled hunters, but what if scavenging played a bigger role in their survival than we realized? Recent studies suggest that scavenging might have been a smart and essential strategy for our ancestors. Early humans had some key advantages when it came to scaven
Ever thought about how much tech shapes our lives? It's not just about gadgets; it's about how they change us. From the way we move to how we think, tech is always there, even when we don't notice it. Take smartphones, for example. They've become so common that we barely think about them. But they'v
In the heart of Uganda and Côte d’Ivoire, chimpanzees have a secret: they’re sipping on nature’s cocktail. These wild chimps munch on about 10 pounds of fruit daily, which happens to be fermented and packed with alcohol. Scientists found that this fruity feast contains around 14 grams of pure ethano
A mysterious skull, affectionately named the dragon man, has puzzled experts for ages. This ancient relic, dating back 146, 000 years, was first uncovered in Harbin, China, during the 1930s. For a long time, scientists believed it might represent a brand-new species of early humans. However, recent
Humans are the only species that have managed to live in almost every environment on Earth. This ability to adapt is not new. Long before the modern era, ancient humans showed remarkable flexibility in finding food and resources in tough places. This adaptability is what allowed them to spread out
The human race has always been curious. We have a knack for learning and passing down information. This has been going on for a long time. In fact, for the last 3. 3 million years, humans have been figuring out ways to share what they know with others. This is how culture has evolved over time.
The Denisovans were a group of ancient humans that roamed the Earth from around 370, 000 years ago until at least 30, 000 years ago. They are thought to be closely related to Neanderthals. Most of what we know about them comes from a few broken bones found in Siberia and China. A recent study has ad
