it’s surprising that we have been scientifically studying our evolution for only 200 years. But in that short time, we’ve discovered about two dozen species of human ancestors in Europe ...

Meet your ancient relatives, trace the origins and evolution of our species, and explore what makes us human. Embark on a seven-million-year journey, from the first hominins to the last surviving ...

More information: Alannah Pearson et al, Temporal lobe evolution in Hominidae and the origin of human lobe proportions, American Journal of Biological Anthropology (2024). DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.

A new study reveals that modern humans, Neanderthals, and other relatives evolved larger brains through gradual changes within each species, overturning the idea of sudden leaps in brain size.