Tag: Homo
We’ve only just confirmed that Homo habilis really existed
habilis is starting to emerge from the shadows of obscurity. With this new find, researchers are able to…
Mosquitoes may have evolved a taste for human blood thanks to Homo erectus
Mosquitoes have long been known as the deadliest animals on the planet, responsible for transmitting diseases such as…
This is the most complete skeleton yet of our ancestor Homo habilis
A recent discovery in the Lake Turkana Basin area of northern Kenya has unveiled the most complete skeleton…
‘Hybrid’ skull may have been a child of Neanderthal and Homo sapiens
The cranium of a girl thought to be the offspring of Neanderthal and Homo sapiens parentsIsrael Hershkovitz A recent analysis…
Homo Economicus and Home Buying Economics
Economists often find themselves the target of criticism for their tendency to portray individuals as homo economicus, a…
Why it’s so hard to tell when Homo sapiens became a distinct species
The Evolution of Homo sapiens: Unraveling the Origins of Humanity John Bavaro Fine Art/Science Photo Library For the…