Rare footprints suggest two of our prehistoric ancestors may have met
The footprints are the first clear evidence that the two hominin species shared a habitat, raising questions about whether their interactions shaped human evolution.
Discovery of 1.5 million-year-old footprints shows two different human ancestors lived alongside each other
A new discovery of fossils dating back 1.5 million years is giving scientists fresh insight into the behaviors of human ancestors known as hominins. An international team of researchers said Thursday that they had found two sets of hominin footprints that were made about the same time on an ancient lake’s shore in present-day Kenya.
1.5 million-year-old footprints reveal our Homo erectus ancestors lived with a 2nd proto-human species
A set of footprints found at the site of Koobi Fora in Kenya reveals that our ancestor Homo erectus coexisted with a now-extinct bipedal hominin, Paranthropus boisei, 1.5 million years ago.
First-of-Its-Kind Fossil Discovery Reveals Extinct Human Species Lived Together
Newly discovered 1.5-million-year-old footprints reveal how two extinct human species crossed paths within hours of each other.
Footprints Suggest Different Human Relatives Lived Alongside One Another
A discovery in northern Kenya hints that two extinct species that were our ancient relatives shared the same habitat and possibly interacted.
Discovery of fossilized footprints reveals the moment two ancient human species crossed paths
Two species of ancient human relatives crossed paths 1.5 million years ago. Fossilized footprints in Kenya captured the moment, according to a new study.
Rare pudu birth in Argentina sparks conservation hopes for tiny enigmatic deer
A rare pudu fawn was born in a biopark in Argentina earlier this month, giving scientists and conservationists a unique ...
How a trove of rare books was found on a Chicago sidewalk — and reunited with its owner
It took the patient sleuthing of a rare books and manuscripts curator from the Newberry Library to unravel the mystery of the ...
America’s Rare Earth Problem Could Be Solved With Literal Trash
Rare earth elements are crucial to many technologies, and scientists say the U.S. could boost extraction from domestic ...
Trump’s granddaughter Kai gives rare glimpse inside president-elect’s private ‘Trump Force One’ Boeing 757
Kai Trump, 17, who has become an avid YouTube vlogger to close to 500,000 subscribers, shared the clip this week showing her ...
Bruce Willis seen in rare photos celebrating Thanksgiving with daughters: 'Best dad ever'
Bruce Willis, the famed actor, has been pictured in rare new photos alongside his daughters two years after he was diagnosed ...
Rare White Peacock Killed in California Mountain Lion Attack: 'We Were Just Stunned' Says Resident
The white peacock, known as Albert, was the unofficial mascot of the Boulder Creek community near the Santa Cruz Mountains ...
China releases three US citizens in rare prisoner swap
The three US nationals were swapped for four people, including three Chinese citizens who were returned to China.View on ...
Rare Video of 'Smallest Owl in the World' Has People Completely Obsessed
The Elf Owl was so small Mark was able to hold the owl with one hand. He's so small he doesn't seem real. He looks like the ...