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May 10, 2026 at 11:35 pm

Scientists Say a Massive Rift in Africa Could Change What We Know About Human Origins

Could this change our understanding of where humans evolved?

March 17, 2026 at 9:48 am

New Study Says That A Significantly Higher Risk Of Pregnancy Complications In Neanderthals May Have Contributed To The Extinction Of Their Species

A high maternal fatality rate in pregnancy made the survival of Neanderthals difficult.

February 10, 2026 at 9:49 am

Could The Dark Region Of The Our Genome Explain Why Neanderthal Faces Looked Dramatically Different Than Modern Humans?

I didn’t even know ‘Dark Genomes’ existed.

February 5, 2026 at 3:48 pm

New Research Shows That Critically Endangered African Penguins Directly Compete With Fishing Boats For Food

These penguins need a little help.

January 20, 2026 at 3:49 pm

Humans And Our Livestock Make Up Approximately 95% Of The Total Biomass Of Mammals In The Entire World

To say that humans have dominated this planet would be an understatement.

January 12, 2026 at 9:49 am

Researchers Are Studying Dogs To See If They Could Learn To Talk, And They’re Making Progress

I’m not sure if I want dogs to talk.

November 18, 2025 at 9:47 am

A Growing Number Of Ancient Human Ancestor Remains Are Being Reclassified As Denisovans As Researchers Create Guidelines Around The Classification

There are many more ancestors to humans than I thought.

October 21, 2025 at 3:55 pm

Evidence Shows That Ancient Hominids May Have Had Shoulders As Broad As Modern Man, Despite Being Shorter And Smaller

So, the width of humanoids hasn’t changed much in millions of years?

September 19, 2025 at 12:55 pm

Belly Buttons Are Much More Common Throughout The Animal Kingdom Than You Might Think

Belly buttons are way more common than I thought.

September 12, 2025 at 9:48 am

Earth’s First Attempt To Send A Message To Extraterrestrial Life Forms Was Sent Over 50 Years Ago – And Still Has A Long Way To Go

We told aliens all about ourselves. Hopefully they are friendly.

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Scientists Say a Massive Rift in Africa Could Change What We Know About Human Origins

New Study Says That A Significantly Higher Risk Of Pregnancy Complications In Neanderthals May Have Contributed To The Extinction Of Their Species

Could The Dark Region Of The Our Genome Explain Why Neanderthal Faces Looked Dramatically Different Than Modern Humans?

New Research Shows That Critically Endangered African Penguins Directly Compete With Fishing Boats For Food

Humans And Our Livestock Make Up Approximately 95% Of The Total Biomass Of Mammals In The Entire World

Researchers Are Studying Dogs To See If They Could Learn To Talk, And They’re Making Progress

A Growing Number Of Ancient Human Ancestor Remains Are Being Reclassified As Denisovans As Researchers Create Guidelines Around The Classification

Evidence Shows That Ancient Hominids May Have Had Shoulders As Broad As Modern Man, Despite Being Shorter And Smaller

Belly Buttons Are Much More Common Throughout The Animal Kingdom Than You Might Think

Earth’s First Attempt To Send A Message To Extraterrestrial Life Forms Was Sent Over 50 Years Ago – And Still Has A Long Way To Go

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