quaternary
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Bones of Mammoths Seemingly Butchered by Humans Found in New Mexico
The bones of a mammoth and calf recently uncovered in New Mexico show signs of butchering, an exciting find that could help refine estimates of when humans first populated the Americas.
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Like Neanderthals, Early Humans Endured a Frigid Europe
Europe was considerably colder 44,000 years ago than previously thought, according to new research. The finding is forcing a rethink about early human migration patterns and where our ancestors preferred to settle.
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Did Humans Stab This Ice Age Cave Bear Through the Skull?
Cave bears were hulking beasts you wouldn’t want to run into in the dark (even if they were mostly vegetarians). But it seems a human got the better of one of these now-extinct ursids, according to an assessment made by Russian paleontologists last month.