They came up a little short. A small archaic hominid known as the “hobbit” might have died out around 50,000 years ago after ...

With an opposable big toe resembling a human thumb, the fossilized Burtele foot suggested its owner was a skilled climber, ...

Researchers found that ancient hominids—including early humans—were exposed to lead throughout childhood, leaving chemical traces in fossil teeth. Experiments suggest this exposure may have driven ...

Fossilized human teeth spanning two million years of evolution were studied for lead content, which was surprisingly high. To see the effect of lead on the human brain then and now, researchers ...

For decades, scientists have known that lead is bad news for brains. It messes with brain development, lowers intelligence, and causes emotional and behavioral problems. But no one expected to find ...

Long before factories, mines, and cars filled the air with pollution, our distant ancestors were already living with a silent toxin: lead. A groundbreaking study reveals that hominids — from early ...

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At the southwestern tip of Eurasia, the geological cul-de-sac known as the Iberian Peninsula resides. With the majestic Pyrenees Mountains to the north, and the Pillars of Herakles at the Strait of ...

UC San Diego researchers have found high levels of lead in the teeth of both Neanderthals (left) and modern humans (right). However, a gene mutation may have protected modern human brains, allowing ...

A Chinese skull has recently garnered significant attention in the field of paleoanthropology, sparking fresh discussions and theories about human evolution. This skull, known as Yunxian 2, was first ...

Here's why putting down Rousso’s Cotton Candy Bacon on a Stick might be a near-impossible. It's science. But arguably the centerpiece that binds the State Fair of Texas together is the food and drink ...