New research suggests that modern conditions may trace back to Neanderthal skull traits we share with our extinct cousins.

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A team of archaeologists has announced a major finding relating to the Neanderthals. They announced the finding in the ...

A new DNA model suggests humans didn't reach Australia until 50,000 years ago, but archaeological data disagrees.