Over a million years ago, Homo erectus defied the extreme conditions of African deserts. A recent study reveals how this ancestor of humanity thrived in arid environments, long before Homo sapiens.

Millions of years ago, our early ancestors roamed an area of Africa known as the Cradle ... collected by the ancient human species Homo erectus, as well as the later Homo heidelbergensis.

Indonesia believes that this act of cultural justice is not just about returning the objects themselves but also about ...

Researchers reexamined the adaptability of Homo erectus in Africa, arguing that more than climatic factors shaped their ecological niche – it also involved overcoming cognitive and physiological ...

The neurologist on the science of subjectivity, and the irony of sophisticated tech that makes simple jobs harder.

Later, in the 1960s, South African archaeologist Glynn Isaac expanded research through further excavations and geological ...

“This adaptability expands Homo erectus’s potential range into the Saharo-Sindian region across Africa and into similar environments in Asia.” ...

"This adaptability expands Homo erectus's potential range into the Saharo-Sindian region across Africa and into similar environments in Asia." — Agence France-Presse ...

Researchers say they have identified a new species of ancient hominin, Homo juluensis, that could help solve another big mystery of human evolution. Their proposal is sparking debate in the scientific ...