2-Million-Year-Old Skull Fragment Pushes Homo erectus Origins Back 200,000 Years
New fossils from South Africa's Drimolen Cave suggest Homo erectus appeared earlier and was outnumbered 10 to 1 by a big-toothed cousin.
Oct 8, 20262 views
Evolution
How Ancient Poop Fueled the Cambrian Explosion: The Surprising Role of Feces in Evolution
New research suggests that the first fecal pellets may have spread nutrients across ancient oceans, driving a burst of complex life 540 million years ago.
Aug 12, 20263 views
Evolution Repeats Itself Across Species in the Galápagos
New studies reveal convergent evolution in daisies, spiders, and octopuses, while human impact threatens the archipelago's unique biodiversity.
Jul 30, 20261 views
Prenatal Estrogen Fingerprint: Finger Length Linked to Brain Size in Newborns
Study of 225 infants suggests digit ratio may hold clues to human brain evolution, with stronger effects in boys.
Jul 18, 20262 views