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18 October 2010 | ScienceNOW

The Cavemen's Complex Kitchen

by Kristen Minogue

Our ancestors ground flour as early as 30,000 years ago

18 October 2010 | ScienceNOW

A Setback for Neandertal Smarts?

by Michael Balter

Cave reanalysis suggests that our closest cousins may not have made jewelry and other symbolic objects after all

7 September 2010 | ScienceNOW

These Dance Moves Are Irresistible

by Helen Fields

Researchers identify the aspects of male dancing that women find attractive

30 August 2010 | ScienceNOW

The First Feast?

by Michael Balter

Researchers find evidence for earliest symbolic meal 12,000 years ago in Israel

26 August 2010 | ScienceNOW

Iceman May Have Been Buried in a Ceremony

by Andrew Lawler

New research suggests 5000-year-old man may not have died frozen and alone

17 August 2010 | ScienceNOW

Are Some Chimp 'Cultural' Behaviors Actually in the Genes?

by Jon Cohen

New analysis of wild chimps finds they may inherit actions that appeared to be transmitted socially

17 August 2010 | ScienceNOW

Strange Rocks May Preserve Some of Earth's First Animals

by Helen Fields

Fossil find suggests presence of sea sponges 645 million years ago

11 August 2010 | ScienceNOW

The First Butchers?

by Ann Gibbons

Scientists discover the oldest evidence of stone tool use to carve meat

27 July 2010 | ScienceNOW

Jumping Genes Shed Light on Marsupial Migration

by Gisela Telis

Genetic footprint reveals pouched mammals' relationships

7 July 2010 | ScienceNOW

Early Humans Ventured Far North

by Michael Balter

Researchers uncover earliest evidence of humans living above 45° latitude

1 July 2010 | ScienceNOW

Did Mammoth Extinction Warm Earth?

by Phil Berardelli

Sudden surge in northern birch forests 15,000 years ago linked to climate change

22 June 2010 | ScienceNOW

Oldest Skeleton of Lucy's Species Unveiled

by Ann Gibbons

3.6-million-year-old find gives clues to the evolution of upright walking

21 June 2010 | ScienceNOW

Romanian Cave May Boast Central Europe's Oldest Cave Art

by Michael Balter

Bison, bear, other drawings extend early artists' reach to Central Europe up to 35,000 years ago

21 June 2010 | ScienceNOW

Chimpanzees Kill for Land

by Ann Gibbons

Like humans, chimp males kill their neighbors to grab territory

17 June 2010 | ScienceNOW

New Dates for Egypt's Pharaohs

by Michael Balter

Study combines techniques to deliver a more precise chronology for Ancient Egypt

14 June 2010 | ScienceNOW

Was the New World Settled Twice?

by Andrew Lawler

Analysis of ancient skulls suggests a wave of migration before the ancestors of today's Native Americans

1 June 2010 | ScienceNOW

The World's First Fish Supper

by Ann Gibbons

Human ancestors put aquatic animals on their menu almost 2 million years ago

27 May 2010 | ScienceNOW

Did Ardi Really Walk in the Woods?

by Ann Gibbons

Challenge to famous fossil's early habitat could have implications for origins of upright walking

17 May 2010 | ScienceNOW

ScienceShot: Sympathy From the Devil

by Gisela Telis

European settlers mistook native grin for "devil's grimace"

26 April 2010 | ScienceNOW

Elephants Have an Alarm Call for Bees

by Virginia Morell

Study suggests that pachyderms tailor vocal warnings to specific foes

26 April 2010 | ScienceNOW

Chimps Grieve Over Dead Relatives

by Michael Balter

Two studies document an almost humanlike response to death

30 March 2010 | ScienceNOW

ScienceShot: Unlocking the Secrets of Pictish Stones

by Adam Mann

Researchers attempt to decipher strange symbols in Iron Age rocks

24 March 2010 | ScienceNOW

Researchers Discover New Lineage of Ancient Human

by Michael Balter

Mystery hominin lived at same time as humans and Neandertals

18 March 2010 | ScienceNOW

Playing Fair Came Late

by Constance Holden

Why do humans treat strangers fairly?

17 March 2010 | ScienceNOW

Hobbit Ancestors Arrived on Flores Early

by Michael Balter

Homo floresiensis forebearers may have colonized island more than 1 million years ago

1 March 2010 | ScienceNOW

Engraved Eggs Suggest Early Symbolism

by Michael Balter

Ancient humans carved designs into possible water containers 60,000 years ago

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Category: Anthropology

The Cavemen's Complex Kitchen

A Setback for Neandertal Smarts?

These Dance Moves Are Irresistible

The First Feast?

Iceman May Have Been Buried in a Ceremony

Are Some Chimp 'Cultural' Behaviors Actually in the Genes?

Strange Rocks May Preserve Some of Earth's First Animals

The First Butchers?

Jumping Genes Shed Light on Marsupial Migration

Early Humans Ventured Far North

Did Mammoth Extinction Warm Earth?

Oldest Skeleton of Lucy's Species Unveiled

Romanian Cave May Boast Central Europe's Oldest Cave Art

Chimpanzees Kill for Land

New Dates for Egypt's Pharaohs

Was the New World Settled Twice?

The World's First Fish Supper

Did Ardi Really Walk in the Woods?

ScienceShot: Sympathy From the Devil

Elephants Have an Alarm Call for Bees

Chimps Grieve Over Dead Relatives

ScienceShot: Unlocking the Secrets of Pictish Stones

Researchers Discover New Lineage of Ancient Human

Playing Fair Came Late

Hobbit Ancestors Arrived on Flores Early

Engraved Eggs Suggest Early Symbolism

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