Human evolution

Evaluating the Classification Split Between Neanderthals and Modern Humans (Video)

Evaluating the Classification Split Between Neanderthals and Modern Humans (Video)

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Exploring the enigmatic aspects of Neanderthal psychology reveals intriguing facets of their cognitive landscape. While understanding an extinct species’ psyche is speculative, ...

Scientists discover for the first time how nature ‘chisels away’ tissue to form fingers in the womb

Scientists discover for the first time how nature ‘chisels away’ tissue to form fingers in the womb

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Fingers are formed from a blob of tissue that is “chiselled away” in the womb to reveal individual digits, a study has ...

Genes from Denisovan ancestors may have helped us deal with cold weather but passed on depression

Genes from Denisovan ancestors may have helped us deal with cold weather but passed on depression

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Genes from an ancient human ancestor that made them better able to deal with cold weather could be to blame for depression ...