Experts have been puzzled by recently discovered fossils from the hand of an extinct human relative, Paranthropus boisei.

Recently discovered fossils of _Paranthropus boisei_, an extinct human relative, reveal a surprising mix of human-like and gorilla-like features in the fingers.

They detected clear chemical signatures in these remains, which indicated that lead exposure for these species dated back to ...

Understanding what the environment looked like millions of years ago is essential for piecing together how our earliest ancestors lived and survived. Habitat shapes everything, from what food was ...