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Are Neanderthals descendants of modern humans?

The gap between genetics and archaeology leaves us with an unclear picture of where the Neanderthals originated. Columnist Michael Marshall details a surprising new hypothesis that suggests they may have come from us

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We might be wrong about humanity’s near extinction

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We might be wrong about humanity’s near extinction

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Why early humans radically changed their toolkits 200,000 years ago

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We did not evolve alone: The story of our origins

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We did not evolve alone: The story of our origins

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Oldest known dog extends the genetic history of our canine companions

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Genetic clues tell the story of Neanderthals' decline

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Our extinct Australopithecus relatives may have had difficult births

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Denisovan skull

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The skull transforming our family tree and the hunt for Ancestor X

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Common puffball fungus (Apioperdon pyriforme) emitting spores into the air. Spores are ejected when the fungus is disturbed, such as by falling raindrops. Scotland, UK. October.

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How our ancestors used mushrooms to change the course of human history

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We’ve only just confirmed that Homo habilis really existed

Their species name is well known, but until recently we’ve understood very little for certain about Homo habilis. Columnist Michael Marshall reveals what new fossils are telling us about the hominins that have been considered the first humans

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When we interbred with Neanderthals, they were usually the fathers

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The untold story of our remarkable hands and how they made us human

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Which humans first made tools or art – and how do we know?

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Why is childbirth so hard for humans – and is it getting even harder?

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