Insects may be full of protein, but they weren’t on the menu for prehistoric hunter-gatherers in Europe or Central Asia. Even ...

That’s because the archeologists suspected that Neanderthals once used rhino teeth as tools. By using the teeth to make stone ...

Neanderthals used sophisticated techniques with a stone drill to treat a painful dental cavity, according to new research.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Archaeologists have uncovered surprising facts that challenge previously held notions about Neanderthals thanks to a trove of ...

For decades, Neanderthals were thought to be our less sophisticated cousins who communicated through basic sounds and simple ...

Archaeologists have found a hole in a 59,000-year-old tooth, which they say was drilled to treat a painful cavity. The find suggests Neanderthals could perform complex medical procedures.

Molar found in Siberia features deep hole that appears to show earliest known evidence of dental treatment ...

Up to 94% of Neanderthals suffered at least one traumatic injury in their lifetime. How did their healthcare keep up?

Scientists are fleshing out their understanding of Neanderthals by analyzing a Neanderthal tooth. The dental analysis is ...

Cutting-edge genetics research reveals a startling legacy embedded in our DNA.

For modern people, a total solar eclipse is a fascinating spectacle. It’s also a great chance to reconnect with the fact that we’re passengers on a spinning ball of rock in space, falling in an ...