floresinsis male carrying a giant rat over his shoulder. Illustration by Peter Schouten “Homo floresiensis and modern humans are simply occasional guests that check in and check out for limited ...

Fifteen years after the discovery of a new type of human, the Denisovan, scientists discovered its DNA in a fossilized skull.

Most of what we know about prehistoric life comes from bits and pieces—bones, teeth, impressions in rock. However, every now ...