Evidence of one of the smallest - and perhaps unluckiest - early human relatives has been found in South Africa, according to ...

Paranthropus robustus fossils from Swartkrans Cave reveal new insights into their diet, social structure, and survival 2 ...

It has also been suggested that the Dmanisi hominids may belong to Homo ergaster, although, like H. georgicus, there is some doubt as to whether this ancient lineage was a separate species or just ...

A new study by Dr. Margherita Mussi, published in Quaternary International, highlights how naturally occurring basalt spheres ...

The external structure of the jaw does resemble H. ergaster however, it looks "a bit weird for Homo," says Clement Zanolli. He continued by comparing the two structures highlighting that SK 15 ...

“Out of Africa” has some plausible ideas, namely that Homo erectus advanced and went into colder climates and became Homo heidelbergensis, which led linearly to modern humanity. However, that requires ...

With the appearance Homo erectus/ergaster in the fossil record we also see the first use of fire, the first appearance of more systematic toolmaking, and the first migration of hominids outside ...

According to Wits University, Paranthropus robustus lived in South Africa around two million years ago, alongside Homo ergaster, a direct a direct ancestor of modern people. Swartkrans SK 54 with ...

Left to right: Australopithecus afarensis, Homo habilis, Homo ergaster, Homo erectus and Homo neanderthalensis. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

Paranthropus robustus was a species of prehistoric human that lived in South Africa about 2 million years ago, alongside Homo ergaster, a direct ancestor of modern people. Fossils of Paranthropus ...