human evolution

'Unprecedented' skull fossil reveals face of human ancestor evolution

The amazing fossil offers a snapshot from the dawn of human evolution. "It's the skull we've been waiting for," one scientist says. Formally designated MRD-VP-1/1, this newfound complete skull belongs to an early human ancestor that died some 3.8 million years ago called Australopithecus anamensis.
Ancient boy’s DNA pushes back date of earliest humans

Ancient boy’s DNA pushes back date of earliest humans

Genes from South African fossils suggest humans emerged close to 300,000 years ago.
New Fossil Find Pushes Back The Origins of Homo Sapiens by 100,000 Years

New Fossil Find Pushes Back The Origins of Homo Sapiens by 100,000 Years

Researchers have used new dating techniques to confirm that human fossils unearthed in Morocco are roughly 300,000 years old.
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