Evolution Diary

Singapore: How humans evolved could one day be scientifically reconstucted through a project involving Singapore’s A*STAR scientists, who will help collect tissue and DNA samples from 10,000 species of animals. (…)

Move over, Lucy. And kiss the missing link goodbye.

Scientists today announced the discovery of the oldest fossil skeleton of a human ancestor. (…)

 
Genetic evidence is revealing that human populations began to expand in size in Africa during the Late Stone Age approximately 40,000 years ago. A research team led by Michael F. (…)

Scientists studying the DNA of Neanderthals say they can find no evidence that this ancient species ever interbred with modern humans. (…)

Throughout history, human beings have used the whistle for everything from hailing a cab to carrying a tune. (…)