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“Human Ancestors”

The Iceman Suffered Brain Damage Before Death
Jun 10, 2013 01:45 PM ET // Rossella Lorenzi
The world-famous mummy gets a new exam showing head trauma caused his death. Continue reading →
First Foodies Expanded Diet 3.5 Million Years Ago
Jun 3, 2013 03:00 PM ET // Jennifer Viegas
Humans developed more adventurous tastes nearly 4 million years ago, but why? Continue reading →
Neanderthal Moms Breastfed for 7 Months
May 22, 2013 01:00 PM ET // Jennifer Viegas
Neanderthal mothers weaned their children earlier than their human counterparts. Continue reading →
Alligators Inspire New Way for Growing Teeth
May 13, 2013 03:00 PM ET // Jennifer Viegas
American alligators could help to revolutionize tooth replacement in humans. Continue reading →
15,000-Year-Old Words?
May 7, 2013 03:13 PM ET // Jennifer Viegas
Mother, bark and spit are some of the oldest known words, say researchers. Continue reading →
Stonehenge 5,000 Years Older Than Thought
Apr 19, 2013 03:34 PM ET // Rossella Lorenzi
Carbon dating near the monument reveals a settlement occupied between 7,500 and 4,700 BC. ->
Drunk Apes Part of Our Family Tree?
Feb 20, 2013 02:06 PM ET // Paul Heltzel
A common ape ancestor developed the ability to metabolize alcohol about 10 million years ago. ->
How Neanderthal Are You? Your DNA Has the Answer
Dec 19, 2011 10:54 PM ET // Alice Truong
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