Neanderthal population, a species that thrived in Eurasia for over 250,000 years, experienced a dramatic decline in genetic diversity around 110,000 years ago. Recent studies indicate that this ...

Scientists have dated the skeleton of an ancient child that caused a stir when it was first discovered, because it carries features from both humans and Neanderthals. The child’s remains were ...

Scientists have dated the skeleton of an ancient child that caused a stir when it was first discovered, because it carries features from both humans and Neanderthals. The child’s remains were ...

This photo provided by João Zilhão shows forearm bone fragments belonging to an ancient child that appeared to have features from both humans and Neanderthals. (João Zilhão via AP) 33,571 ...

NEW YORK — (AP) — Scientists have dated the skeleton of an ancient child that caused a stir when it was first discovered because it carries features from both humans and Neanderthals.