Christian Ashford 
There is a misconception that some people have about the reason why the modern human species survived out of all the other hominins, like Neanderthals, and that is, we are smarter than the rest. This could possibly be true, but it is more likely that it is an oversimplification, or that it just played a … Read more
The Out of Africa hypothesis is one of the most accepted theories about the origins of Homo Sapiens. It states that the modern human species has been existing and evolving on the African continent until about 50,000 to 70,000 years ago, when our ancestors migrated to different parts of the world. There is some evidence … Read more
Did you know that the moon has already started drifting farther away from Earth? It is moving at a rate of 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) every year. This measurement may sound insignificant, but if you understand just how important the moon is to us, no amount of it getting away from Earth is trivial. The … Read more
Historically, stacking rocks is a practice that some cultures used to mark sacred sites. In North America, it is often done to determine hunting routes or the locations of important areas in the mountains, such as food and water sources. In other words, these traditional practices differ from the recreational stacking of rocks that are … Read more
Most people know that fossil fuels come from buried remains of living organisms from millions of years ago. So, naturally, a lot of them also wonder whether human beings could one day turn into fossil fuels, too? Because why not, right? We are living organisms, and we often have burial traditions for our deceased. Maybe, … Read more
Have you ever noticed the older people in your life waking up earlier as they age? Usually, they sleep earlier too, then get up together with the sun. However, even those who stay up late could sometimes still wake up earlier. Scientists have found out that this is not a random phenomenon. The change in … Read more
The modern human species has only existed for an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 years. But before we were even born, our ancient human ancestors were already using stone tools and weapons. However, what we did not realize was that they already invented projectile weapons, like stone-headed or wooden spears. These early weaponry showcases just how … Read more
A long time ago, there were other humans living side by side with us. Species like Neanderthals, Homo Erectus, Denisovans, the Hobbits, and more existed in different parts of the world, while Homo sapiens were still evolving in Africa. So many people have wondered, what happened to the others, and why are we the only … Read more
Homo sapiens is the last remaining human species today, but it was not always like that. Just 50,000 years ago, at least 5 other hominins existed with modern humans, including Neanderthals, Denisovans, and smaller-stature island dwellers like the Hobbits or Homo floresiensis. But over time, something happened around that time that caused these other human … Read more
Scientists estimate that there are at least 8 other human species that walked alongside modern humans thousands of years ago. It turns out one of those species was tinier than the rest, whose fossil was found in Southeast Asia, and stood just about one metre tall. The researchers nicknamed this species “The Hobbit”. They are … Read more
