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Homo erectus

Health Humans walk very differently from chimpanzees, helping our ancestors to conquer the world

Humans walk heel-first far more consistently than chimpanzees, a strategy that may have helped our ancestors travel farther for less energy.

Health Two unknown human ancestors still live in our DNA Joshua Shavit

Discoveries 1.4 million-year-old footprints reveal an ancient group of human-sized hominins Hannah Shavit-Weiner

Discoveries New research finds early humans first used fire over one million years ago Rebecca Shavit

Discoveries Homo erectus and modern humans may have more in common than previously thought Rebecca Shavit

Discoveries Researchers reveal when mosquitoes first developed a taste for early humans Mac Oliveau

Discoveries Early humans were prey, not predators, study finds Joshua Shavit

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