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EARLY HOMININ
In 1969, a fossil hunter followed an eroded gully in northern Kenya: It revealed ancient skull fragments and helped establish Koobi Fora as one of the world’s most important fossil sitesThe 1969 fossil discovery by Richard Leakey and H. Mutua at Koobi Fora, Kenya, initially speculated to belong to an early Homo species, has...21 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST- A massive crocodile lurked in Lucy’s world, and early human ancestors may have been its preyScientists have discovered a new ancient crocodile species named Crocodylus lucivenator. This massive reptile lived in East Africa between ...17 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
- In 1929, archaeologist Pei Wenzhong uncovered a skullcap in a cave near Beijing: Peking Man forced the world to take Asia’s deep human past seriouslyIn 1929, the unearthing of Peking Man in China dramatically altered the landscape of human evolutionary studies. This pivotal Homo erectus ...11 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
- Carved animal bones in Olduvai Gorge changed what scientists thought early toolmakers could doA remarkable discovery in Tanzania's Olduvai Gorge is rewriting early human history. Artificially worked animal bones, dating back 1.5 mill...30 May, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
- A single jawbone from Taiwan just changed what scientists knew about DenisovansA mysterious ancient jawbone found in Taiwan has been identified as a Denisovan man. This discovery rewrites our understanding of these ear...29 May, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
- Scientists found ancient logs locked together, and it changed the story of early humansIn Zambia, ancient interlocked logs, dating back 476,000 years, have been unearthed, predating Homo sapiens. This remarkable discovery at K...29 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
- Scientists found a small asteroid visitor near Earth, and it may be a chunk of the MoonA small space rock, 2024 PT5, is fascinating scientists with its Earth-like orbit. Researchers now suggest it might be a piece of the Moon....26 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- Archaeologists discovered ancient stone tools on Sulawesi, and it revealed that hominins reached the island far earlier than expectedNew stone tool discoveries on Sulawesi, Indonesia, have dramatically altered our understanding of early human migration. These artifacts, d...26 May, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
- Why are 90% humans right-handed? Scientists finally find a fascinating answerScientists have uncovered a new theory for why most humans are right-handed. A major study suggests upright walking and a rapidly expanding...19 May, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
- In the 1960s, Australian farmers digging through Queensland wetlands uncovered strange skulls that sparked debate over whether early Australians looked archaicFossils found at Kow Swamp, Australia, initially suggested archaic human presence due to robust skulls. However, later studies revealed the...14 May, 2026, 04.56 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
- A Massive crack beneath africa could create Earth’s newest oceanNew research reveals Africa is breaking apart faster than previously thought, with the East African Rift System entering a critical 'neckin...11 May, 2026, 09.18 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
- Why did our ancestors create tennis-sized balls from stone? Research is yet to unravel mystery of spheroidsDid early hominins intentionally chip away at them with the aim of crafting a perfect sphere, or were they merely the accidental by-product...11 Sep, 2023, 07.13 PM IST
- Walking on two legs has been a defining trait for humans, and a close look at chimpanzees reveals whyWhy, when, and where bipedalism evolved remains debated.20 Dec, 2022, 05.26 PM IST
- Wonder why we walk upright? Experts believe it helped humans see predators easily or run fasterIt could have also meant that there were fewer trees to climb because the environment changed.04 Nov, 2021, 08.40 AM IST
- 5.7 million years old human-like footprints found in GreeceLondon, Sep 2 (IANS) In a finding that could challenge the widely accepted theories of human evolution, researchers have discovered 5.7 mil...02 Sep, 2017, 05.12 PM IST
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