A mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people has been recognized as a legal person after a new law granted it all the rights and responsibilities of a human being ...

A detailed analysis of these remnants was used to recreate the climate and activity of a direct ancestor of modern humans, ...

Nitrogen isotope analysis of tooth enamel reveals no evidence of meat consumption in Australopithecus. New research published ...

A pioneering genetic study by Dr Hans Eiberg and his colleagues at the University of Copenhagen has traced the lineage of all ...

Blue eyes have captivated humans for centuries - but how did this rare eye colour come about, and why are people with blue ...

Researchers say they have identified a new species of ancient hominin, Homo juluensis, that could help solve another big mystery of human evolution. Their proposal is sparking debate in the scientific ...

Old Fish Fossil Suggests That Humans Don't Share a Common Ancestor With Sharks, Claim Researchers In 2015, researchers ...

The most striking characteristic of this previously unknown human ancestor? An extremely large ... evidence that supports an African origin of all Homo sapiens. The model, widely accepted today ...

Mount Taranaki – now known as Taranaki Maunga, its Maori name – is the second highest peak on New Zealand’s North Island.