In contrast, large cities necessitate abstract governance systems, anonymous interactions, and hierarchical structures that ...

How did the earliest members of the modern human species get here? Who did we evolve from? How did we live? Where did we live ...

Around 41,000 years ago, Earth’s magnetic field underwent a chaotic shift that temporarily weakened the planet’s natural ...

Modeling Earth’s atmosphere and magnetic field from 41,000 years ago suggests how Homo sapiens’ sun-fighting strategy helped ...

Ochre clay used in body painting gave our ancestors protection against a rise in harmful UV radiation, say scientists ...

A study suggests that Homo sapiens may have benefited from the use of ochre and tailored clothing during a period of increased UV light 41,000 years ago, during the Laschamps excursion.

A new explanation has emerged for why Homo sapiens survived in Europe and North Asia when the apparently better-adapted ...

Additionally, ancient humans may have ramped up their use of ochre. This naturally occurring pigment is composed of iron ...

AI is reshaping countless aspects of life. But so far, its applications have focused mostly on our singular species, Homo ...

A recent study led by the University of Michigan suggests that Homo sapiens who inhabited Europe around 41,000 years ago may ...

About 41,000 years ago, Homo sapiens may have survived increased solar radiation caused by a weakening magnetic field by ...