'An extreme end of human genetic variation': Ancient humans were ...
Dec 3, 2025 · Archaeology Human Evolution 'An extreme end of human genetic variation': Ancient humans were isolated in southern Africa for nearly 100,000 years, and their genetics are stunningly …
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Human evolution: Facts about the past 300,000 years of Homo sapiens
Jun 5, 2025 · Discover interesting facts about the origin of the human species and what makes us different from our ape cousins.
What was the first human species? - Live Science
Aug 16, 2025 · Modern humans emerged roughly 300,000 years ago, but our genus Homo is much older. So what's the oldest human species on record?
'Mystery population' of human ancestors gave us 20% of our genes …
Mar 18, 2025 · A novel genetic model suggests that the ancestors of modern humans came from two distinct populations that split and reconnected during our evolutionary history.
We know humans arose in Africa, but archaeology is only just …
Aug 11, 2025 · The human origins question has been settled, but we know precious little about the emergence of civilization in Africa.
Why did Homo sapiens emerge in Africa? - Live Science
May 26, 2024 · Our human ancestors arose in Africa due to many factors, including climate.
'We certainly weren't exceptional, but now we're the only ones left ...
Sep 16, 2025 · 'We certainly weren't exceptional, but now we're the only ones left': In new PBS series 'Human,' anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi explores how humans came to dominate Earth
Ancient human ancestor Lucy was not alone - Live Science
Nov 20, 2024 · Human Evolution Ancient human ancestor Lucy was not alone — she lived alongside at least 4 other proto-human species, emerging research suggests News By Kristina Killgrove …
A braided stream, not a family tree: How new evidence upends our ...
Aug 15, 2025 · Evidence is mounting that the evolution of our species is more convoluted than we imagined — more like a braided stream than a branching tree.