Evolution

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Close-up of ancient Homo naledi fossilized teeth under laboratory examination, with a dimly lit cave system in the background.

Ancient Proteins From Homo Naledi Fossils Analyzed For First Time

Ancient proteins extracted from 20 Homo naledi teeth, found deep within South Africa's Rising Star cave system, have revealed a startling uniformity: every single individual analyzed was female, accor

Yasmin Haddad·June 25, 2026

A 3.5-million-year-old Protarctos abstrusus bear in the ancient High Arctic, with evidence of a carbohydrate-rich diet suggested by its surroundings.

Cosmos & Physics

Ancient bear's surprising diet revealed by High Arctic fossils

A 3.5-million-year-old bear, identified from Canada's High Arctic, had cavities in its teeth, indicating a diet surprisingly rich in fermentable carbohydrates. The skeletal remains of this basal ursin

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 6, 2026