Scientists find remains of huge ancient herbivore
A giant, plant-eating creature with a beak-like mouth and reptilian features may have roamed the Earth during the late Triassic period more than 200 million years ago, scientists said Thursday.
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Study suggests multiple instances of inter-breeding between Neanderthal and early humans
A pair of researchers at Temple University has found evidence that suggests Neanderthals mated and produced offspring with anatomically modern humans multiple times—not just once, as has been suggested by prior research. ...
Prehistoric cave art reveals ancient use of complex astronomy
Some of the world's oldest cave paintings have revealed how ancient people had relatively advanced knowledge of astronomy.
Calls for businesses to better use employee benefits to support low earners
New research by the Work Foundation finds that while businesses increasingly recognise employee benefits as vital in the global race for talent, many are failing to maximise their value for low earners amongst their workforce.
Ancient DNA shows the Sámi and Finns share identical Siberian genes
The first study on the DNA of the ancient inhabitants of Finland has been published, with results indicating that an abundance of genes reached Finland all the way from Siberia.
South African skeleton shows humans learned to walk upright in the trees
The analysis of the world's most complete skeleton of an early human ancestor, conducted by a research collaboration involving the University of Liverpool, offers conclusive evidence that human ancestors became efficient ...
Social relationships more important than hard evidence in partisan politics: study
The basic human need to get along with others results in the formation of extreme political groupings, according to a study from Dartmouth College.
Tiny raptor tracks lead to big discovery
Tracks made by dinosaurs the size of sparrows have been discovered in South Korea by an international team of palaeontologists.
Researchers suggest 'Little Foot' is an entirely new species of early human
Several teams of researchers have announced that the skeletal remains of a hominin believed to have lived approximately 3.67 million years ago represent a new species of early human. The researchers report that the specimen, ...
Why your number of romantic partners mirrors your mother
A new national study shows that people whose mothers had more partners—married or cohabiting—often follow the same path.
