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A 17-million-year-old Egyptian ape fossil challenges long-held ideas that modern apes evolved in East Africa- In 2026, CT scans showed 3.7-million-year-old “Little Foot” had ape-like arm strength but human-like leg loading, suggesting a mix of climbing and upright walking
- Scientists rebuilt ancient primate brains from fossils and found a stunning clue to human evolution: The brain may have grown larger not simply to think more, but because our ancestors were processing an increasing amount of visual information
- Rare 45,000-year-old crystal tool changed how scientists viewed NeanderthalsA rare crystal tool found in a French cave is changing scientific views. This ancient artifact reveals Neanderthals were skilled toolmakers...04 Aug, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
- 40,000 years ago, our closest ancient human relatives did something that changed the manifestation of relationship, bonding foreverKiss may last only a moment, but its evolutionary history could span millions of years. That simple gesture—today associated with love, fri...28 Jul, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
- Who is Devyn Dalton and why Christopher Nolan used Matt Damon's 4-foot-5 stunt double in The OdysseyCanadian stunt performer Devyn Dalton gained significant attention for her work. Matt Damon praised her muscular arms and height used in "T...27 Jul, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
- Could your laugh be a 15-million-year-old echo that helped shape human speech? Great ape laughter offers surprising cluesYour laughter might be older than you think! A new study reveals that the rhythmic pattern of human laughter has remained consistent for at...03 Jul, 2026, 03.34 AM IST
- In 1929, a young archaeologist in China uncovered skullcap, 'Peking Man' inside a cold cave and changed human history foreverA 1929 discovery in China changed human evolution studies. Pei Wenzhong found the Peking Man skullcap. This fossil proved early humans live...15 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- Deepika Padukone’s dietician says Indian diet is second to none when it comes to aiding weight loss: ‘Our ancestors followed…’Celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija emphasizes the health benefits of traditional Indian thali meals, highlighting their balanced composit...29 May, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- Just 18 years ago, a boy chasing his dog unearthed a lost human ancestor and rewrote the story of evolution; how one of the world’s most intriguing discoveries was made in 2008A remarkable fossil discovery in South Africa has shed light on human evolution. Young Matthew Berger found a bone that led to the identifi...11 May, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
- How a Child’s Skull Found in a Quarry Changed the Story of Human OriginsA child's skull discovered in a South African quarry in 1924 changed human history. Named the Taung Child, this fossil proved Africa is the...23 Apr, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
- Largest great ape to ever live went extinct because of climate change, study findsThe study does not determine on which continent the great ape family first arose. However, fossil records show that Africa, Europe, and Asi...11 Jan, 2024, 04.45 PM IST
- The largest great ape became extinct due to climate change, claims new studyThe species Gigantopithecus blacki, which once lived in southern China, represents the largest great ape known to scientists - standing 10 ...10 Jan, 2024, 11.38 PM IST
- It is time to break the gastronomic monopoly of trufflesEpicurean bonobos have led us to a new variety of the aromatic tuber.29 Sep, 2020, 08.12 AM IST
- Long-extinct gibbon skeleton found in ancient Chinese tombLondon, June 22 (IANS) Researchers have identified a new genus and species of now extinct gibbon in the tomb of an ancient Chinese noble wo...22 Jun, 2018, 06.07 PM IST
- Why humans transitioned from claws to nailsNew York, June 21 (IANS) Ever imagined why humans transitioned from having claws to nails? It is because we humans developed complex social...21 Jun, 2018, 06.27 PM IST
- BJP discrediting real achievements of Indian science: TharoorHe also said Ramayana and Mahabharata should be taught in schools in the cultural context and not as a sacred text.06 Mar, 2018, 10.41 PM IST
- Medical Council of India wants doctors to write in capital lettersThe Medical Council of India has suggested that, henceforth, doctors should write their prescriptions in capital letters.05 Feb, 2014, 06.13 AM IST
- Animal UnbeliefMoral behaviour does not begin and end with religion but is, in fact, a product of evolution and cultural response.23 May, 2013, 06.21 AM IST
- Jungle MythsConscious awareness of mortality is what sets humans like Mowgli completely apart from animals such as Bagheera and Bhalu and even Hathi.08 Aug, 2012, 05.45 AM IST
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