Origins

Human evolution is the evolutionary process within the history of primates that led to the emergence of Homo sapiens as a distinct species of the hominid family, which includes all the great apes.

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Scientists Reveal Origins of Giant Object That Smashed Into Earth

New clues to origins of complex life revealed by biologist in Nature journal - EurekAlert!

This Tiny 'Spark' Could Help Solve The Mystery of Lightning's Origins

After Over 100 Years, Scientists Are Finally Closing In on the Origins of Cosmic Rays

Cradle of humanity is still revealing new insights about our origins

Chemists find clues to the origins of buckyballs in space - EurekAlert!

Sanger Institute: Origins of the ‘London Underground mosquito’ uncovered, shedding light on West Nile virus transmission - EurekAlert!

New Research Challenges Long-Held Assumptions About the Origins of Mesopotamian Civilization

Rethinking Australia’s Origins: When Did the First Humans Really Arrive?

4,000-Year-Old Mystery Solved: New Research Rewrites the Origins of Egypt’s Greatest Temple

Origins of Ancient Egypt’s Karnak Temple revealed - EurekAlert!

A 3,000-Year-Old Workshop May Have Revealed The Origins of The Iron Age

Birds’ vocal warnings provide new insight into the origins of language - EurekAlert!

Japan’s hot springs hold clues to the origins of life on Earth

New tiny prehistoric fish species unlocks origins of catfish and carp - EurekAlert!

How a 3000-year-old copper smelting site could be key to understanding the origins of iron - EurekAlert!

1 million-year-old skull from China holds clues to the origins of Neanderthals, Denisovans and humans

From volcanoes to asteroids, HAMsTER Lab advances planetary science and the origins of life - EurekAlert!

Origins of Siberia's Mysterious Craters May Lie Deeper Than We Thought

U of I researchers trace genetic code’s origins to early protein structures - EurekAlert!