European archery was thought to have orginated about 11,000 years ago. Find out why a new discovery places that date another 40,000 years into the past.
Tag: Neanderthal
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History – A Review
The Sixth Extinction’ by Elizabeth Kolbert is an overview of past and present mass extinctions. Discover why many scientists believe that humans are causing a new era of mass extinction today. (5:30 min read)
Neanderthal DNA Leaves Winding Trail
Neanderthal DNA has turned up in present-day Africans' genes. Find out how this stands current theories about early human history on their heads. (5:00 min read)
Friendly Faces Drove Human Evolution
Friendly faces are something we all look for in others. Now science confirms that they exist based on genetics and human evolution. Find out more. (4:00 min read)