Dr Michael Berthaume, reader in engineering at KCL, believes this evolutionary change may have helped in the transition from knuckle walking to standing upright on two legs. He said: “Our study shows ...

A group of North Texas doctors and scientists printed part of a human femur—the longest and strongest bone in the body—that mimics the strength, flexibility and overall mechanics of a real ...

Study finds prehistoric hunter-gatherers in South Texas may have crafted musical instruments from human bones.

Imagine looking at a majestic blue whale gliding effortlessly through the ocean, the largest animal on Earth. Now, picture ...

A dog left the bone in front of a home in the 1300 block of Fifth Place Northwest on Dec. 12, according to the Birmingham Police Department. Another dog belonging to the same family found a skull in ...

The discovery of Australopithecus afarensis, a human-like being with short legs and a small stature, left scientists questioning the origins of humanity.

Long bones, like in your arms and legs, are mostly made of compact bone Short bones, like the bones in your wrists and ankles, are mainly made of spongy bone ...

What Makes the 'Lucy' Skeleton Interesting? Lucy is a crucial piece in the puzzle of human evolution, casting light on the physical and behavioral traits of our early ancestors.

It wasn’t the first time Oliver found human remains. He found a leg bone about 15 years ago. That bone also was interred at a local church cemetery. News4 sends breaking news stories by email.