Science

Were Prehistoric War Dogs Key To Humanity’s Survival?

Tens of thousands of years ago, humans prevailed over a Neanderthals. A new study suggests that man’s best friend might have helped us win the battle.


April 10, 2012
Science

Tough Times Are Written In Your DNA

You’ve seen the reports that individuals with a lower economic and social status suffer from poor health more often than folks in higher tax brackets. Now, thanks to a multi-year study of rhesus macaques monkeys, researchers have found genetic changes caused by stressful environments are likely contributing to that poor health.


November 3, 2011
Science

Neanderthals And Modern Humans, Like, Got Busy

Despite representing different stages of human evolution, it looks like European Homo sapiens might have had a penchant for a little Neanderthal booty. Or vice versa.


September 1, 2011
Science

Oldest-Ever Homo Erectus Gadgets Revealed

Scientists say a collection of hand axes, picks and other cutting tools are the oldest-ever Homo erectus tools.


August 30, 2011
Science

Startling Video Shows Dramatic Effect Of Humans On Earth

Anthropologist and Gizmodo friend Félix Pharand is mapping the effect of humans on planet Earth. His latest video — which shows cities, transmission lines, pipelines, roads and railways with amazing detail — is simply spectacular. Play it at full screen.


July 1, 2011
Science

The Map Of Human Impact On Planet Earth

This visualisation of Earth – made by anthropologist Félix Pharand – shows urban areas, shipping routes, global roads and air networks. It gives a very good idea on how big our species’ physical impact on the planet really is.


March 11, 2011
Science

The Difference Between Apes And Humans That Led To The Internet

Like chimps and bonobos, humans live in social groups full individuals who help each other. Also like our monkey relatives, we make war with outsiders. But our social groups can be millions strong. What makes humans so good at forming mass societies?


August 24, 2010
Science

Artificial Ape Man: How Technology Created Humans

Archaeologist and anthropologist Timothy Taylor explains how a long-vanished artefact explains human evolution and led to “survival of the weakest”


January 30, 2009
Gadgets

Geek Anthropology: The Gadget Tribes of Technology

Rob from BBG put on his hybridised geek anthropology and 8-bit artist hat to create this brilliant (and stunningly accurate) taxonomy of “technology tribes,” epitomised by the sad little iFan and possibly sadder blogger. [BBG]