Neanderthal genes seem to have hung around long after Neanderthals themselves did, as new scientific dating of the famed ...

New research has found that the skeleton of a child with both Neanderthal and modern human traits has been dated […] ...

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 ...

Neanderthal genes seem to have hung around long after Neanderthals themselves did, as new scientific dating of the famed ...

Further analysis revealed that the prehistoric “Lapedo Child” displayed a unique blend of physical characteristics that would soon make them famous: a mixture of both human and Neanderthal fea ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...