New evidence shows history of human species more complex than thought

The most ancient human species includes fossils that date to the time at which our lineage separated from the lineages leading to chimpanzees and bonobos.

Slightly larger brains than modern humans, and stronger, but extinct. An illustration of the Neanderthal man.

Slightly larger brains than modern humans, and stronger, but extinct. An illustration of the Neanderthal man.

(photo credit: SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY)

ByDR. YONAT ESHCHAR/DAVIDSON INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 16:56

Updated: FEBRUARY 16, 2022 11:13

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