The ancestors of modern humans interbred with Neanderthals and another extinct line of humans known as the Denisovans at least four times in the course of prehistory, according to an…
Month: November 2018
Sex, disease, and extinction: what ancient DNA tells us about humans and Neanderthals
Two new genetic analyses help explain the unexpected roles Neanderthals play in modern human life — influencing everything from hair color to mental health. The new research also adds to…
It Wasn’t Just Neanderthals: Ancient Humans Had Sex with Other Hominids
Scientists have collected evidence for years that modern humans interbred with our ridge-browed Neanderthal ancestors in Eurasia. But in Africa, where the Homo sapiens species is said to have emerged, a lack…
Evidence mounts for interbreeding bonanza in ancient human species
The discovery of yet another period of interbreeding between early humans and Neanderthals is adding to the growing sense that sexual encounters among different ancient human species were commonplace throughout their history.…
What are Squishies made of?
Squishies are an excellent toy. You really can’t be indifferent to them, and you simply have to love them. They are soft and pleasant to touch. Furthermore, they are…