Human Evolution

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Massive volcanic eruption in the East African Rift Valley, with early humans observing the transformed landscape.

East African Rift Valley eruptions shape human evolution and new life

Between 320,000 and 170,000 years ago, explosive volcanic eruptions across the East African Rift Valley repeatedly reshaped the landscape, creating both widespread devastation and unexpected havens fo

Sofia Petrova·July 30, 2026

Early humans skillfully controlling a fire at the Barnham site, demonstrating advanced ingenuity and communal gathering in prehistoric times.

Human Origins

What Was the Impact of Controlled Fire on Early Human Evolution?

At the Barnham site in Suffolk, UK, archaeologists have unearthed definitive evidence of early humans creating and controlling fire, pushing back the known date of this transformative technology by ap

Mateo Rojas·July 14, 2026

A modern human silhouette blending with a spectral Neanderthal figure, set against a backdrop of DNA strands and ancient cave art, symbolizing interspecies genetic connection.

Life Sciences

Ancient DNA: Unraveling interspecies breeding

Today, 4,303 specific Neanderthal DNA differences actively influence 47 distinct genetic traits in modern humans, from immune responses to skin pigmentation.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·June 4, 2026