The secret to differences between modern humans and Neanderthals appears to have as much to do with which genes are switched on and which are switched off as it does with differences in the raw ...

The most complete Neanderthal skull ever examined has given researchers something they have never had before: a virtually untouched internal nose. That rare anatomical jackpot is forcing a rethink of ...

For centuries, we’ve imagined Neanderthals as distant cousins — a separate species that vanished long ago. But thanks to AI-powered genetic research, scientists have revealed a far more entangled ...

An analysis of the only intact Neanderthal inner nose bones known to exist reveals that our ancient cousins' enormous noses did not evolve to withstand harsh climates. When you purchase through links ...

Neanderthals have long been portrayed as cold-adapted Ice Age specialists, their broad faces and big noses cast as natural radiators that warmed frigid air before it hit the lungs. New work on a ...

Findings about our extinct relatives, the Neanderthals, continue to surprise us, especially those from 2025. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Neanderthals living just 70 kilometers apart in Israel may have had different food prep customs, according to new research on butchered animal bones. These subtle variations — like how meat was cut ...