Articles related to "Homo"
Atapuerca and the Homo Antecessor
Several fossils found in 1994 at La Gran Dolina (Atapuerca, Burgos, Spain) open the door to a new species, the Homo Antecessor.
homo • antecessor • antecesor • europe • atapuerca
Several fossils found in 1994 at La Gran Dolina (Atapuerca, Burgos, Spain) open the door to a new species, the Homo Antecessor.
homo • antecessor • antecesor • europe • atapuerca
Did Neanderthals Interbreed With Homo-Sapiens?
Recent work on DNA extracted from a 38,000-year-old Neanderthal fossil raises more questions about whether Neanderthal man interbred with Homo-Sapiens than answers.
did neanderthals interbreed with homo-sapiens • neanderthal fossil • human origins • neanderthal man • homo-sapiens
Recent work on DNA extracted from a 38,000-year-old Neanderthal fossil raises more questions about whether Neanderthal man interbred with Homo-Sapiens than answers.
did neanderthals interbreed with homo-sapiens • neanderthal fossil • human origins • neanderthal man • homo-sapiens
Children of the Ice Age: A Review
Steven M. Stanley puts forth an intriguing hypothesis about the relationship between an Ice Age some 2.5 million years ago and the evolution of the genus, Homo.
children of the ice age • steven stanley evolution africa • evolution africa homo sapiens • evolutionary debate richard dawkins • punctuated equilibrium steven stanley
Steven M. Stanley puts forth an intriguing hypothesis about the relationship between an Ice Age some 2.5 million years ago and the evolution of the genus, Homo.
children of the ice age • steven stanley evolution africa • evolution africa homo sapiens • evolutionary debate richard dawkins • punctuated equilibrium steven stanley
Homo Floresiensis: An Update on the 'Hobbits' of Indonesia
An update on the debate over the significance of the Homo Floresiensis findings in Indonesia.
evolution • creationism • islam • hobbits
An update on the debate over the significance of the Homo Floresiensis findings in Indonesia.
evolution • creationism • islam • hobbits
Homo Floresiensis: An Update on the 'Hobbits' of Indonesia
An update on the debate over the significance of the Homo Floresiensis findings in Indonesia.
evolution • creationism • islam • hobbits
An update on the debate over the significance of the Homo Floresiensis findings in Indonesia.
evolution • creationism • islam • hobbits
Homo Floresiensis: the Hobbits of Flores Island
An introduction to a sensational new archaeological discovery on the remote Indonesian island of Flores.
evolution • flores island • history of humanity • indonesia • scientific method
An introduction to a sensational new archaeological discovery on the remote Indonesian island of Flores.
evolution • flores island • history of humanity • indonesia • scientific method
The Accidental Evolution of Homo sapiens
The Earth is populated by millions of species, and this is the result of countless chance events.
evolution of homo sapiens • chance and evolution • mutation and evolution • mass extinctions and evolution • variety of life on earth
The Earth is populated by millions of species, and this is the result of countless chance events.
evolution of homo sapiens • chance and evolution • mutation and evolution • mass extinctions and evolution • variety of life on earth
Book Review: Bones of Contention
Marvin Lubenow examines in detail the humanoid fossils that have been found to date and comes to some extraordinary conclusions in his book.
evolution • creationism • fossils • paleoanthropology • marvin lubenow
Marvin Lubenow examines in detail the humanoid fossils that have been found to date and comes to some extraordinary conclusions in his book.
evolution • creationism • fossils • paleoanthropology • marvin lubenow
The Neandertal Enigma Examined
James Shreeve's book examines the conundrum of where and when modern humans emerged and what happened to the populations our ancestors replaced.
neandertal enigma • neanderthal enigma • human origins • james shreeve • scientific debate
James Shreeve's book examines the conundrum of where and when modern humans emerged and what happened to the populations our ancestors replaced.
neandertal enigma • neanderthal enigma • human origins • james shreeve • scientific debate
Neanderthals: Prehistory's Hominids
Neanderthals or Homo neanderthalensis appeared between 250,000 and 30,000 years ago and the dwelled in an area bordered by Britain on the west and Iraq in the east
hominid • neanderthal anatomy • society • primitive • prehistory
Neanderthals or Homo neanderthalensis appeared between 250,000 and 30,000 years ago and the dwelled in an area bordered by Britain on the west and Iraq in the east
hominid • neanderthal anatomy • society • primitive • prehistory
Million Year Old Human Tooth Found
The discovery by paleontologists shows that humans existed in Europe long before previously believed, and the evolutionary path of mankind is becoming clear.
ancestor • evolution • fossil • cave • neanderthal
The discovery by paleontologists shows that humans existed in Europe long before previously believed, and the evolutionary path of mankind is becoming clear.
ancestor • evolution • fossil • cave • neanderthal
Man's Lineage
The history of mankind is cloudy, and the best evidence is thousands of years old. Many generations of brilliant minds have worked to solve the mystery of man's origins.
australopithecines • modern humans • evolution through intelligence • habilis was the predominant species • homo erectus
The history of mankind is cloudy, and the best evidence is thousands of years old. Many generations of brilliant minds have worked to solve the mystery of man's origins.
australopithecines • modern humans • evolution through intelligence • habilis was the predominant species • homo erectus
Earliest Africa: The Cradle of Humankind
Africa is the birthplace of humankind and the birthplace of the earliest technology, which formed the basis for our lives today. This article recounts the fossil discoveries and the ideas of major archeologists and scientists about the development of humankind.
gondwanaland • continental drift • charles darwin • "cradle of mankind • " "cradle of humankind
Africa is the birthplace of humankind and the birthplace of the earliest technology, which formed the basis for our lives today. This article recounts the fossil discoveries and the ideas of major archeologists and scientists about the development of humankind.
gondwanaland • continental drift • charles darwin • "cradle of mankind • " "cradle of humankind
SF Book Review – The Neanderthal Parallax
With the sequencing of the Neanderthal genome on the horizon, now is a good time to read or revisit Robert J. Sawyer's award-winning trilogy, The Neanderthal Parallax.
the neanderthal parallax • hominids • humans • hybrids • robert j. sawyer
With the sequencing of the Neanderthal genome on the horizon, now is a good time to read or revisit Robert J. Sawyer's award-winning trilogy, The Neanderthal Parallax.
the neanderthal parallax • hominids • humans • hybrids • robert j. sawyer
The Wildmannli of Liechtenstein
Legends of Liechtenstein tell of the Wildmannli who lived in mountain caves and helped the local peasants with their chores until they suddenly disappeared. Who were the Wildmannli?
wildmannli • liechtenstein • little people • wild men • alp sareis
Legends of Liechtenstein tell of the Wildmannli who lived in mountain caves and helped the local peasants with their chores until they suddenly disappeared. Who were the Wildmannli?
wildmannli • liechtenstein • little people • wild men • alp sareis
Three Major Trends in Human Evolution
In human evolution, three trends that occur include change towards bipedal movement, tool use, and evolutionary dead-ends.
human trends in evolution • human trends • bipedalism in evolution • tool use • evolutionary tool use
In human evolution, three trends that occur include change towards bipedal movement, tool use, and evolutionary dead-ends.
human trends in evolution • human trends • bipedalism in evolution • tool use • evolutionary tool use
The Evolution of Human Speech
Language is one of the most successful adaptations of the human lineage, and scientists are striving to discover where it all started.
evolution of human speech • evolution of human language • language gene • animal language • differences between apes and humans
Language is one of the most successful adaptations of the human lineage, and scientists are striving to discover where it all started.
evolution of human speech • evolution of human language • language gene • animal language • differences between apes and humans
The Seven Daughters of Eve
Sykes says his book is about "the history of the world as revealed by genetics." He names the genetic clan groups and describes their world.
seven daughters of eve • genetic genealogy • dma • dna testing • dna test
Sykes says his book is about "the history of the world as revealed by genetics." He names the genetic clan groups and describes their world.
seven daughters of eve • genetic genealogy • dma • dna testing • dna test
Arabian Conquests of Early Egypt
Egypt's history dates back to about 700,000 years ago as evidenced by the fossils of early man who lived in the region.
egyptian arabians • egyptian pharaohs • ancient egypt invasions • arabian empire in egypt • egyptian early religions
Egypt's history dates back to about 700,000 years ago as evidenced by the fossils of early man who lived in the region.
egyptian arabians • egyptian pharaohs • ancient egypt invasions • arabian empire in egypt • egyptian early religions
The First General Council of Constantinople
Each of the General Councils has its own special purpose and personality.
general councils of the catholic church • general council of nicaea • general council of constantinople • general council of ephesus • general council of chalcedon
Each of the General Councils has its own special purpose and personality.
general councils of the catholic church • general council of nicaea • general council of constantinople • general council of ephesus • general council of chalcedon
Understanding Genetic Genealogy
Sykes says his book is about "the history of the world as revealed by genetics." He tells his research story in a easy way that serves to demystify his conclusions.
genetic genealogy • seven daughters of eve • how human evolved • development of genealogical dna • how does dna mutate
Sykes says his book is about "the history of the world as revealed by genetics." He tells his research story in a easy way that serves to demystify his conclusions.
genetic genealogy • seven daughters of eve • how human evolved • development of genealogical dna • how does dna mutate
Human Head and Body Lice in History
From the time the first louse bit a human being, we've put up with them, misunderstood them, hated, them, and used them. They've affected us in return.
human lice in history • facts about the louse • lice impact on people • where did lice come from • lice in early medicine
From the time the first louse bit a human being, we've put up with them, misunderstood them, hated, them, and used them. They've affected us in return.
human lice in history • facts about the louse • lice impact on people • where did lice come from • lice in early medicine
Edward Drinker Cope
Edward Drinker Cope is most famous for his feud with Othniel Marsh, but his fossil discoveries are invaluable to paleontology.
edward drinker cope • coprolite • othniel charles marsh • william buckland • richard owen
Edward Drinker Cope is most famous for his feud with Othniel Marsh, but his fossil discoveries are invaluable to paleontology.
edward drinker cope • coprolite • othniel charles marsh • william buckland • richard owen
Film Review: The 13th Warrior
Antonio Banderas battles cavemen in medieval Russia. And other Hollywood silliness.
ibn fadlan • risala • michael crichton • the 13th warrior • rus
Antonio Banderas battles cavemen in medieval Russia. And other Hollywood silliness.
ibn fadlan • risala • michael crichton • the 13th warrior • rus
Hominids by Robert J. Sawyer
Robert J. Sawyer is, according to MacLean's: Canada's Weekly Newsmagazine, "among the most successful Canadian authors ever." Hominids is the first volume of a trilogy.
robert j. sawyer • charles stross • hominids • the neanderthal parallax • the terminal experiment
Robert J. Sawyer is, according to MacLean's: Canada's Weekly Newsmagazine, "among the most successful Canadian authors ever." Hominids is the first volume of a trilogy.
robert j. sawyer • charles stross • hominids • the neanderthal parallax • the terminal experiment
North Dakota Bans Abortion
North Dakota House of Representatives has effectively banned abortion by giving legal rights to fertalized eggs.
the personhood of children act • abortion ban • north dakota abortion ban • colorado abortion ban • colorado amendment 48
North Dakota House of Representatives has effectively banned abortion by giving legal rights to fertalized eggs.
the personhood of children act • abortion ban • north dakota abortion ban • colorado abortion ban • colorado amendment 48
DVD Review: Gungrave
Gorgeous visuals and excellent theme music can't save Geneon/FUNimation's Gungrave from a flabby plot and annoying female characters. 4/10.
gungrave • dvd review • funimation • geneon • playstation 2
Gorgeous visuals and excellent theme music can't save Geneon/FUNimation's Gungrave from a flabby plot and annoying female characters. 4/10.
gungrave • dvd review • funimation • geneon • playstation 2
History of the Atapuerca Site
A mining railroad opened caves that are changing our knowledge of human roots and evolution.
world heritage site • caves • railroad • mining • spelunker
A mining railroad opened caves that are changing our knowledge of human roots and evolution.
world heritage site • caves • railroad • mining • spelunker
St. Anselm
St. Anselm is one of only five of the 33 'Doctors of the Church' who were named so without a formal decree by the pope or a council.
st. anselm • nineteenth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
St. Anselm is one of only five of the 33 'Doctors of the Church' who were named so without a formal decree by the pope or a council.
st. anselm • nineteenth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
The Ancestral Numbers Game
The number of forbears all alive at one time surpasses the number of living persons on earth just 750 years ago.
ancestors • population • 1500 c.e. • generations • parents
The number of forbears all alive at one time surpasses the number of living persons on earth just 750 years ago.
ancestors • population • 1500 c.e. • generations • parents
Who is Mitochondrial Eve?
The idea of Mitochondrial Eve has spurred both imagination and confusion. Here is a simple explanation of this female ancestor all humans alive today share.
who is mitochondrial eve • common female ancestor • mitochondrial dna • first female ancestor • grandmother of everyone
The idea of Mitochondrial Eve has spurred both imagination and confusion. Here is a simple explanation of this female ancestor all humans alive today share.
who is mitochondrial eve • common female ancestor • mitochondrial dna • first female ancestor • grandmother of everyone
Todd Haynes' Poison
Three tales of alienation (a mockumentary, a horror film and a Jean Genet prison tale of the love that dare not speak its name) are interwoven in this fascinating, entertaining and transgressive high water mark of New Queer Cinema. Movies like this give art house cinema a good name.
christine vachon; killer films; jean genet; todd h
Three tales of alienation (a mockumentary, a horror film and a Jean Genet prison tale of the love that dare not speak its name) are interwoven in this fascinating, entertaining and transgressive high water mark of New Queer Cinema. Movies like this give art house cinema a good name.
christine vachon; killer films; jean genet; todd h
Neanderthal Fossil Skeleton and Human Evolution
Spend an educational family day out with the Neanderthal man in the German historic landmark, near Dusseldorf, where the fossil skeleton was discovered in 1856.
neanderthal • neanderthal man • fossil skeleton • human evolution • family day out
Spend an educational family day out with the Neanderthal man in the German historic landmark, near Dusseldorf, where the fossil skeleton was discovered in 1856.
neanderthal • neanderthal man • fossil skeleton • human evolution • family day out
Burning Down the House
Wondering what is happening in the Three Gorges? It's been over a year since we first looked at this archaeological, ecological, personal and cultural tragedy occurring in China. Let's go back for an update.
china • three gorges • dam • hydroelectric • archaeology
Wondering what is happening in the Three Gorges? It's been over a year since we first looked at this archaeological, ecological, personal and cultural tragedy occurring in China. Let's go back for an update.
china • three gorges • dam • hydroelectric • archaeology
Failure of Arab League
The most obvious regional organziation, spanning the entire Middle East and incorporating all the Arab states,is the Arab League.
arab league • rational choice theory • neo-functionalism • international relations • functionalism
The most obvious regional organziation, spanning the entire Middle East and incorporating all the Arab states,is the Arab League.
arab league • rational choice theory • neo-functionalism • international relations • functionalism
The Seven Questions Creationists Cannot Answer (II)
In this second part, I discuss the four last questions, and dispel the myth that mutations are random.
In this second part, I discuss the four last questions, and dispel the myth that mutations are random.
Experience Music Project: A Museum that Rocks
Paul Allen's Experience Music Project (Seattle, USA) will provide a feast for the gourmet of rock music, when it opens in summer 2000.
experience music project • seattle museum of rock music • paul allen sets up museum • experience music project open summer 2000 • guitars lyrics stage costume song sheet collection
Paul Allen's Experience Music Project (Seattle, USA) will provide a feast for the gourmet of rock music, when it opens in summer 2000.
experience music project • seattle museum of rock music • paul allen sets up museum • experience music project open summer 2000 • guitars lyrics stage costume song sheet collection
Seed Geranium
seed geranium. The red pelargonium is one of the most popular flowers in summer. Learn how to grow them from seed. In the process I also take a detour around the biological nomenclature which is the way all organisms are cataloged.
seed • geranium • pelargonium • seed • stratification
seed geranium. The red pelargonium is one of the most popular flowers in summer. Learn how to grow them from seed. In the process I also take a detour around the biological nomenclature which is the way all organisms are cataloged.
seed • geranium • pelargonium • seed • stratification
The Parachute After Leonardo
After Leonardo's drawings of the parachute nothing was done in that field until about 100 years later, and after one jump the idea was left until the Montgolfier Brothers
parachute • fauste • veranzio • jacques • ettienne
After Leonardo's drawings of the parachute nothing was done in that field until about 100 years later, and after one jump the idea was left until the Montgolfier Brothers
parachute • fauste • veranzio • jacques • ettienne
X-Men (Movie Review)
The transition to the big screen often leaves comic book favorites flat and hollow. But <i>X-Men</i> takes a glance back at one of mankind's greatest mistakes and proves that history does, in fact, repeat itself.
x-men • x-men movie review • criticism of the x-men movie • mutants • mutant registration act
The transition to the big screen often leaves comic book favorites flat and hollow. But <i>X-Men</i> takes a glance back at one of mankind's greatest mistakes and proves that history does, in fact, repeat itself.
x-men • x-men movie review • criticism of the x-men movie • mutants • mutant registration act
(English) Canadian Words,eh?
Well although some people assume cheque and colour instead of check and color is Canadian but the truth is they are British and the only people who don't use them are Americans. But don't get me wrong, Canadians also deviate from British spelling at times. So lets see if there are any truly English Canadian words or expressions.
canadian • english • words • eh • canadianism
Well although some people assume cheque and colour instead of check and color is Canadian but the truth is they are British and the only people who don't use them are Americans. But don't get me wrong, Canadians also deviate from British spelling at times. So lets see if there are any truly English Canadian words or expressions.
canadian • english • words • eh • canadianism
A is for Asexuality
A is for Asexuality, the little known preference. Defining asexuality.
gay • lesbian • asexual • celibate
A is for Asexuality, the little known preference. Defining asexuality.
gay • lesbian • asexual • celibate
A Young Man Comes Out
Summer helps her gay brother in his fight with AIDS, while counseling a young student who is "coming out"
gay • youth • psychology
Summer helps her gay brother in his fight with AIDS, while counseling a young student who is "coming out"
gay • youth • psychology
It's Not "Its", it's "IT'S"!
Is your/you're problem choosing the write/right homophone? What <I>is</I> a homophone? See here/hear to be in the no/know!
homophone • they're • their • it's • its
Is your/you're problem choosing the write/right homophone? What <I>is</I> a homophone? See here/hear to be in the no/know!
homophone • they're • their • it's • its
Montana Senate Bans Abortion
The Montana Senate has passed legislation giving legal rights "a human being at all stages of human development of life," effectively banning abortion.
montana abortion ban • pro-choice montana • pro-life montana • anti-choice montana • personhood bill in montana
The Montana Senate has passed legislation giving legal rights "a human being at all stages of human development of life," effectively banning abortion.
montana abortion ban • pro-choice montana • pro-life montana • anti-choice montana • personhood bill in montana
Pipilotti Rist: Pour Your Body Out
Swiss multimedia artist Pipilotti Rist created the video installation Pour Your Body Out for the Museum of Modern Art's Marron Atrium.
pipilotti rist • pour your body out • museum of modern art • moma installation • video art
Swiss multimedia artist Pipilotti Rist created the video installation Pour Your Body Out for the Museum of Modern Art's Marron Atrium.
pipilotti rist • pour your body out • museum of modern art • moma installation • video art
Project Tracks Ancient Ancestors
Where did our most ancient ancestors live? Our DNA and the Genographic Project are on the threshold of telling us.
ancient ancestors • genographic project • migration routes • african ancestors • genealogy and cultural history
Where did our most ancient ancestors live? Our DNA and the Genographic Project are on the threshold of telling us.
ancient ancestors • genographic project • migration routes • african ancestors • genealogy and cultural history
Reviewing When Elephants Weep
Science tends to look askew at the idea of studying emotion in the animal kingdom, largely because the evidence is almost exclusively anecdotal, much like the book.
when elephants weep • the emotional lives of animals • jeffrey moussaieff masson susan mccarthy • science of emotion • science of feelings
Science tends to look askew at the idea of studying emotion in the animal kingdom, largely because the evidence is almost exclusively anecdotal, much like the book.
when elephants weep • the emotional lives of animals • jeffrey moussaieff masson susan mccarthy • science of emotion • science of feelings
Suicide and Artists
Two seemingly successful American artists commit suicide in New York City in July 2007. A look at the lives of Theresa Duncan and Jeremy Blake.
theresa duncan • jeremy blake • beck • suicide • artists who kill themselves
Two seemingly successful American artists commit suicide in New York City in July 2007. A look at the lives of Theresa Duncan and Jeremy Blake.
theresa duncan • jeremy blake • beck • suicide • artists who kill themselves
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