Hand fossils unearthed in Kenya reveal that an extinct human relative called Paranthropus boisei had unexpected dexterity and ...

In a 1970 National Geographic feature, paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey—son of Louis and Mary Leakey—recounted his ...

For more than half a century, scientists have debated whether Paranthropus boisei, an extinct human relative known for its ...

After comparing shapes, depths, and pressure patterns, this study found that two different hominin species left footprints in ...

With their bladed paws, wielded by a rippling mass of pure muscle, sharp eyes, agile reflexes, and crushing fanged jaws, ...

An international study changes the view that exposure to the toxic metal lead is largely a post-industrial phenomenon. The ...

When we think of lead poisoning, most of us imagine modern human-made pollution, paint, old pipes, or exhaust fumes.

For decades, Paranthropus boisei, an early hominin that roamed eastern Africa a million years ago, was known for its gigantic ...

Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This wetland sanctuary attracts over 370 bird species ...

If we do not find common ground, then the ground of being on which we depend will dissolve.

A 12-year-old’s fossilized jawbone found in the Hualongdong region of China may belong to an entirely new human species. Blending features of Homo sapiens and Denisovans, the specimen suggests modern ...

From Chiang Mai to Bangkok, Thailand’s weird museums showcase odd histories, strange artefacts, and unexpected cultural stories.