Tag: Neandertals
When Did Neandertals and Humans Interbreed? Genomics Closes In on a Date
Two recent studies have shed new light on the interbreeding between Neandertals and modern humans that occurred around…
Neandertals may have built a hearth specifically to make tar
Neandertals were known for their use of fire in various ways, from heating and cooking to crafting tools…
Ancient DNA unveils a previously unknown line of Neandertals
The recent discovery of a Neandertal fossil in southwestern Europe has shed new light on the evolutionary history…