Listen to Story Fossils from China may belong to new human species. Proposed species named Homo juluensis with large skulls. Experts divided on whether fossils are new species or Homo longi. A new ...
“Their skulls are actually very, very large, you know, the estimated cranial capacity is 1,700, 1,800 cubic centimeters,” said Bae, who also described Homo juluensis in his book “The ...
A cache of human-like fossils from China has perplexed scientists for decades, defying explanation or categorization. The skull fragments, teeth, jaws and other remains unearthed ...
Their skulls featured thick brow ridges and robust jaws, and they used sophisticated Acheulean stone tools while being among the first to control fire for cooking and protection. Socially, Homo ...
Adding to the pain were the stark labels written on the shrouds: “Skull without a lower jaw”, “Bone fragments”, “Rib cage”, or “Upper and lower limbs”. Instead of names and ages ...
New evidence reveals Homo erectus mastered survival in Tanzania’s ancient deserts, proving they were adaptable generalists long before modern humans emerged. Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. Image ...
It can be tricky to pinpoint the cause of pain at the base of your skull, the area behind your ears where your head and neck meet. Understanding the cause of the pain can help you determine how to ...
They also had bigger brains than earlier species, though not quite as large as the brains of today’s humans, Homo sapiens. H. erectus persisted for more than 1.5 million years before going ...
Homo erectus adapted to desert-like environments at least 1.2 million years ago, utilizing behavioral strategies such as repeatedly accessing freshwater sources and developing specialized stone tools.
A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees. By Carl Zimmer Chimpanzees live only in African rainforests and woodlands. Orangutans ...