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We might be wrong about humanity’s near extinction
There's evidence that our ancestors almost went extinct. But is this true, and if so, what caused it?
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Why early humans radically changed their toolkits 200,000 years ago
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We did not evolve alone: The story of our origins
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Oldest known dog extends the genetic history of our canine companions
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Genetic clues tell the story of Neanderthals’ decline
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Our extinct Australopithecus relatives may have had difficult births
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The skull transforming our family tree and the hunt for Ancestor X
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How our ancestors used mushrooms to change the course of human history
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We’ve only just confirmed that Homo habilis really existed
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When we interbred with Neanderthals, they were usually the fathers
Genetic evidence hints that there was a strong bias for male Neanderthals and female humans to mate, rather than any other combination
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The untold story of our remarkable hands and how they made us human
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Which humans first made tools or art – and how do we know?
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Why is childbirth so hard for humans – and is it getting even harder?
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Neanderthals and early humans may have interbred over a vast area
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