It’s the oldest known primate fossil to show unambiguous evidence ... The researchers proposed that this was the result of convergent evolution, in which similar characteristics evolve in ...

Thought to be a link between primitive and advanced primates, their fossil skulls were the best ... are described online in the Journal of Human Evolution. "It may be that these early ...

A blue plaque will be installed at the former home of Louis Leakey in High Street, Foxton, Cambridgeshire. Dr Leakey established that the origins and evolution of mankind began in Africa, he advanced ...

Analysis of early human bone fossils reveals adaptations for climbing trees and manipulating stones millions of years ago.

Scientists have found new evidence for how our fossil human relatives in South ... by as early as 3.3 million years ago), and many primates are all excellent stone tool users, it is not surprising ...

This week, uncover a stash of gold with murky origins, witness a cosmic joust, see why ancient fish are to thank for our ...

According to a new study, published in Science Advances, two hominin fossil hands showed surprising bone structure and added complexity to the story of human evolution ... and many primates are all ...

Sixty-three percent. That is the mind-boggling ratio of mammal species that disappeared from Africa and the Arabian Peninsula ...

Thousands of fossils from the La Brea tar pits in California show no signs of mammals and birds evolving in response to ...

The Chicago Archaeopteryx provides rare 3D insights into skull evolution, soft tissue structure, and the first evidence of ...

Scientists were finally given access to a remarkable Archaeopteryx fossil that’s allowed them to better understand exactly ...

Scientists dated a Scottish fossil, Westlothiana, to 346 million years ago, revealing its role in early land animal evolution ...