Modern human faces are surprisingly delicate compared with the jutting jaws and broad noses of our closest extinct cousins. The contrast is not just cosmetic, it reflects deep differences in growth, ...

While closely related, Neanderthals and modern humans split from our last common ancestor between 650,000 and 500,000 years ago and evolved into distinct species. Among other contrasts, Neanderthal ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...