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Human Origins

Uncovering the story of our species through archaeology, paleoanthropology, and the evolution of human societies.

A group of small-statured Homo floresiensis individuals walking with a primitive gait through a lush, ancient jungle environment.
Human Origins

Homo floresiensis gait analysis reveals primitive stride

Despite its small stature, Homo erectus left footprints indistinguishable from modern habitually barefoot people, revealing a surprisingly advanced gait 1.

Sofia Petrova· Aug 29· 3 min read
Massive volcanic eruption in the East African Rift Valley, with early humans observing the transformed landscape.

East African Rift Valley eruptions shape human evolution and new life

Sofia Petrova · Jul 30
A dramatic view of a starburst galaxy with intense stellar activity, illustrating the powerful forces of young stars shaping galactic evolution.

Young Stars Dramatically Shape Galaxy Evolution, Study Finds

Sofia Petrova · Jun 29
Three ancient human skeletons, nearly 5,000 years old, from Rakhigarhi are prepared for DNA analysis in a Kolkata laboratory.

Rakhigarhi yields three ancient skeletons for DNA analysis

Sofia Petrova · Jun 23
VIP seating area at a World Cup match in Guadalajara, visibly empty despite a reported high attendance, highlighting the issue of expensive tickets.

Guadalajara's World Cup hosting marred by empty seats, high prices

Dr. Elena Ortiz · Jun 12
View of Earth from lunar orbit with a NASA spacecraft, symbolizing the Artemis III mission and the return to the Moon.

NASA astronaut Bob Hines joins Artemis III backup crew

Frank Rubio, one of four astronauts named for NASA's Artemis III mission, holds the record for the longest spaceflight by a U.

Dr. Elena Ortiz· Jun 10· 3 min
An abandoned radio telescope under a starry sky, representing the history of SETI and the shift towards private funding for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

SETI's history: Federal withdrawal, private persistence

Less than a year after NASA launched its formal, intensive Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) program on Columbus Day in 1992, Congress abruptly canceled all federal support.

Dr. Alistair Finch· May 25· 3 min