Discovered in 1998, the skeleton of the Lapedo child, a hybrid between modern humans and Neanderthals, has long intrigued ...

Initial observations showed distinct markers, such as a human-like prominent chin, but short, stocky legs akin to a Neanderthal. But at the point of discovery dating was tricky, thanks to the era ...

They had robust physiques, large brains, and distinctive features such as pronounced brow ridges and the lack of a prominent chin. Neanderthals were skilled hunters and toolmakers, despite the ...

Initial observations showed distinct markers, such as a human-like prominent chin, but short, stocky legs akin to a Neanderthal. But at the point of discovery dating was tricky, thanks to the era ...

Researchers used a novel method of radiocarbon dating to figure out the age of the Lapedo child, who had both Neanderthal and ...

Text will appear in a box below both images that reveals contrasts between two similar parts, such as the forehead or chin. If you have ... Note that the Neanderthal is painted plaster of paris ...

A study of the inner ear bones of Neanderthals shows a significant loss of diversity in their shape around 110,000 years ago, suggesting a genetic bottleneck that contributed to Neanderthals' decline.

A study published in Nature Communications describes evolutionary changes in Neanderthal morphology through the analysis of their inner ear structures, known as the bony labyrinth. The research ...

Initial observations showed distinct markers, such as a human-like prominent chin, but short, stocky legs akin to a Neanderthal. But at the point of discovery dating was tricky, thanks to the era’s ...