A Neanderthal man who lived as recently as 50,000 years ago may have been killed by a modern human armed with an advanced projectile weapon, a new study suggests.

If confirmed, the Paleolithic "murder" would be the first compelling case for an anatomically modern human using a weapon against a member of the extinct human species. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

Now that the Neanderthal genome has been decoded, some say it is possible to use gene therapy to create a modern day Neanderthal - but should we? picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

DNA extracted from a 38,000-year-old Neanderthal bone has just enabled scientists to sequence the complete mitochondrial genome for the human-like species. picked by AfroMosHi 1 year ago

New evidence points to another possibility to explain the extinction of the Neanderthal. Women's Lib was alive and well with the Neanderthals. Womon hunted big game with the men. Excessive number of casualties amongst the fertile women may have doomed the Neanderthals picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Music moves the human body (our feet tap, our bodies sway) and the human heart (our emotions beat in time to a song’s pulse). Every child in every society creates music, defined to include song and dance: it’s a fundamental activity of Homo sapiens. picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

Two molar teeth of around 63,400 years old show that Neanderthal predecessors of humans may have been dental hygiene fans. The teeth have "grooves formed by the passage of a pointed object, which confirms the use of a small stick for cleaning the mouth." picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The mystery of what killed the Neanderthals has moved a step closer to resolution after an international study led by the University of Leeds has ruled out one of the competing theories – catastrophic climate change – as the most likely cause. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A 60,000 year old piece of skull has been dredged up in the north sea. picked by makuus 5 months ago

Researchers are confident they can reconstruct Neanderthal DNA, which will answer long-standing questions of why they went extinct and our species survived. picked by VooDooPeacock 2 years ago

Were our ancestors cannibals? picked by sparky 3 years ago

After a nearly 30,000-year silence, Neanderthals are speaking once more, thanks to researchers who have modelled the hominids’ larynx to replicate the possible sounds they would have made, New Scientist says. picked by mutil8or 2 years ago

Did the "ginger gene" for red hair evolve in Neanderthals and cross over into our species by interbreeding? An interesting hypothesis. picked by VoodooPeacock 3 years ago

FOXP2, to date the only gene known to play a role in speech and language, has now been found by scientists to be identical in Neanderthals and Humans. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

Who were our semi-genetic prehistoric ancestors? What the heck are you asking me for?! That's why I posted the darn link!! Geez. Try to keep up, will you?! picked by donteatpoop 2 years ago

Turns out I am NOT the missing link. picked by donteatpoop 3 years ago

DNA analysis of ancient remains shows that Neanderthals shared with modern humans the gene that gives the ability to taste bitter flavours.
Most people find the chemical, known as PTC, very bitter, but 25% cannot taste it at all.

The two groups have different taste receptors on their tongues. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

Researchers from the Universite de la Mediterranee-CNRS-EFS in France analyzed the DNA of Neanderthal fossils and found that the species might actually be composed of several "races":
We tend to think of Neanderthals as one species of cavemen-like creatures, but now scientists say there were actually at least three different subgroups of Neanderthals. picked by bingo 7 months ago

Museum exhibit featuring Ancient phalluses, the world's oldest condom, a naked anatomically correct Neanderthal, and other interesting oddities. Might not be SFW. picked by epia 3 years ago