Australopithecus sediba

What do we know about the ancestry of Homo erectus?

A creation interest group takes a quote from me, and I look back at a classic paper.

Jul 29, 2024 •

Secrets within the teeth of the first Homo fossils

New studies of the enamel-dentin junction show that early members of our genus may have been less distinctive than we think

Jan 14, 2024 •

All the hominins made tools

A study of associations between stone tool evidence and fossil hominin remains shows that a wide range of species made stone artifacts.

Dec 3, 2023 •

Guide to Australopithecus species

These ancient human relatives include the first species with evidence of upright walking and running like humans. They represent more than a third of…

Sep 20, 2023 •

Research highlight: Mandibles from Malapa

My research with Lee Berger looking at the variation of the mandibular ramus of Australopithecus sediba.

Mar 26, 2022 •

When anthropologists argue about species, is it evidence, or ego?

For some people who follow human evolution news, recognizing “species” is really just about whether you’re a lumper or a splitter.

Aug 3, 2017 •

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