130,000-Year-Old Skull Challenges Theory on Neanderthal Noses and Ice Age Adaptation
New analysis of a 130,000-year-old Neanderthal skull challenges the cold adaptation theory, revealing their large noses were for high oxygen intake.
Human Evolution
Scientists Observe Rapid Human Evolution on the Tibetan Plateau at 13,000 Feet
Scientists documented rapid human evolution in Nepal’s Upper Mustang, showing genetic adaptations for survival at 13,000 feet. Learn how they cope with hypoxia.
Fatal Blood Incompatibility May Have Accelerated Neanderthal Extinction
New research suggests Rh factor incompatibility between Neanderthals and modern humans caused reproductive failure, accelerating extinction. Full analysis.