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Did Rabbits Kill the Neanderthals?
Neanderthals’ fate was sealed when they passed on a rabbit-rich diet, according to new research.
Did Neanderthals Die Out Much Earlier Than We Thought?
A new study has cast doubt on a popular theory that Homo sapiens and Neanderthals once co-existed in Europe.
Piltdown Man Hoax, 100 Years Ago
On its 100th anniversary, mystery still lingers over one of history’s most spectacular scientific hoaxes.
We May Not Be Part Neanderthal After All
Common ancestry, rather than interbreeding, could account for genetic similarities between humans and Neanderthals.
Big Neanderthal Arms Caused by Making Clothes, Study Suggests
Scraping animal hides, not hunting with spears, may have produced Neanderthals’ humerus asymmetry.
Did Neanderthals Create World’s Oldest Cave Paintings?
Not only were Neanderthals smarter than experts once thought, they may have beat modern humans to cave art creation.
Introducing Your Inner Neanderthal
As evidence grows that many people may be part Neanderthal, get the facts on humans’ newfound ancestors.
