Evolution Diary

Humans, not climate change, were responsible for the extinction of giant “kangaroos” and other massive marsupials in Tasmania more than 40,000 years ago, according to new research. (…)

Neanderthals and anatomically modern humans likely did not interbreed, according to a new DNA study.
The research further suggests that small population numbers helped do in our closest relatives. (…)

Metabolic changes responsible for the evolution of our unique cognitive abilities indicate that the brain may have been pushed to the limit of its capabilities. (…)

The great white shark may have awesome jaws but they are nothing compared with those of  megalodon  , its gigantic, whale-eating ancestor. (…)

For now, UK TV Only: Richard Dawkins examines the legacy of Charles Darwin. The three part programme will be broadcast on Channel Four at 8 pm on Monday 4th, Monday 11th and Monday 18th August. (…)